G-Town Wines Providing Bourbon Which is a type of American whiskey made primarily from corn, with at least 51% of the mash bill (the mixture of grains used in the distillation process) consisting of corn. The remaining grains used in the mash bill may include rye, wheat, or barley.
To qualify as bourbon, the whiskey must also be distilled to no more than 80% alcohol by volume (ABV), aged in new, charred oak barrels, and bottled at no less than 40% ABV. It must be produced in the United States, although there are no restrictions on the state in which it is made.
Bourbon is known for its distinctive sweet and smoky flavor, which comes from the combination of the corn-based mash bill and the charred oak barrels in which it is aged. The use of new oak barrels gives bourbon a distinct flavor profile that sets it apart from other types of whiskey.
While bourbon is most commonly associated with the state of Kentucky, where many of the major bourbon brands are produced, it can be made in any state in the US. However, the state of Kentucky has a long history of producing bourbon and has become known as the "Bourbon Capital of the World".