Bourbon whiskey

What is Bourbon Whiskey?

American Bourbon whiskey is a whiskey made from rye and corn.
This is in contrast to Scotch whiskey, which is made from rye.
The proportion of corn in current bourbon whiskeys is at least 51% in accordance with American law.

How is whiskey made?

A mash is made from rye and corn, which then ferments and is distilled with an alcohol percentage of approximately 7.5%.
Depending on the region, the distillation is done 2 or 3 times.
The spirit now contains around 70% alcohol and is reduced to 65% and then aged in bourbon or sherry barrels.
After at least 2 years, the whiskey is bottled.

What is the difference between Whisky and Whiskey

The naming of whisky depends on the place where the whisky is produced. Scotch whisky is written without an e. American whiskey is written with an e. The production process of whisky and whiskey is almost the same.