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We don’t need to tell you that drinking bourbon and the holiday season go hand-in-hand. However, you might not realize that bourbon doesn’t have to be limited to your glass during this special time of year. Plenty of delicious recipes put bourbon on your plate, too.
There are a few things about bourbon that we don’t need to tell you: it’s delicious and the best spirit in the world (okay, we might be biased about that last one). However, as much as you already know about how incredible it is to drink bourbon, learning the ‘ABCs’ of this beloved libation can make the experience even better.
There are several requirements in place regarding whether or not whiskey can be considered bourbon. Not only does bourbon have to be distilled to no more than 160 proof and aged in new, American charred oak barrels, but it also has to be made from at least 51% corn. However, the grains that constitute the remaining 49% of the mash bill is left to the discretion of individual distillers—and it’s largely responsible for giving each brand and bottle its unique characteristics.
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