What is Bourbon? It must be made in the United States. It must be made with a minimum of 51% corn in the mashbill. It must be aged in new charred oak barrels. (Hint: this is why so many other spirits are aged in bourbon barrels!) Straight Bourbon must be aged for a minimum of...
spir•it (liq•uor) noun An alcoholic product made from a grain or fruit/vegetable-derived sugar that is fermented and then distilled. Refers to liquor that contains no added sugar and has a minimum of 20% alcohol by volume (ABV). Quick Spirits is a guide to different liquors as a way to educate you on the what...
