Bourbon

Special type of whisky made predominantly from corn; see under whisky.

Name (also whiskey) for a spirit obtained from fermented grain mash and matured in wooden barrels. It originated in Scotland or Ireland. The name, first mentioned in 1736, is derived from the Scottish Gaelic "uisge beatha" or the Irish "uisce beatha" and means "water of life". Whisky is made from various types of grain such as barley (always included), rye, corn or wheat through fermentation and distillation.

What they all have in common is years of ageing in wooden barrels of different types and sizes. US products mature almost exclusively in new, toasted American white oak barrels. European products with a dark colour are often matured in barrels in which sherry or port wine was previously stored. Used American barrels are used for light-coloured whiskies. Whisky is a popular ingredient in many cocktails, including Manhattan.

Types of whisky

There are many types made from different types of grain/blends and production methods. A grain is made from unmalted wheat and...

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