a b "27 C.F.R. sec 5.1". Ecfr.gov. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018 . Retrieved July 15, 2015. It is worth it to try Mellow Corn and its fellow corn whiskeys straight. Although, for those who tend toward the peated Scotch whiskies, they may be too sweet. Canada Food and Drug regulations, C.R.C. C.870, provision B.02.022.1". Laws.justice.gc.ca. Archived from the original on January 6, 2011 . Retrieved December 14, 2011. High rye bourbon" is not a legally defined term but usually means a bourbon with 20–35% rye. [35] High-wheat bourbons are described as more mild and subdued compared to high-rye varieties. [36]

Other grains are added to the mash to bring out different textures and flavors, adding depth to the spirit. North American Free Trade Agreement". Foreign Trade Information System . Retrieved August 28, 2022. Although some Tennessee whiskey makers maintain that a pre-aging filtration through chunks of maple charcoal, known as the Lincoln County Process and legally mandated since 2013, [A] make its flavor distinct from bourbon, U.S. regulations defining bourbon neither require nor prohibit its use. [27] [50] [55] [56] Bourbon / Tennessee Whiskey – Distilled Spirits Council". www.distilledspirits.org . Retrieved June 6, 2019. The difference between bourbon and corn whiskey is slight. In fact, there’s only a small difference in mash bills and the aging process separating them.

a b Cowdery, Charles K., Bourbon, Straight: The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of American Whiskey, p. 25

Labeling requirements for bourbon and other alcoholic beverages (including the requirements for what is allowed to be called bourbon under U.S. law) are defined in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. [70] No whiskey made outside the U.S. may be labeled bourbon or sold as bourbon inside the U.S. Various other countries have trade agreements with the U.S. to recognize bourbon as a distinctive product of the U.S., including Canada and Mexico, the United Kingdom, Chile, and Brazil. [71] [72] [73] [74] By convention, moonshine is distilled in a pot still, made mostly of corn, and often includes sugar and other flavorings. The sugar is there to increase the alcohol content or ABV. The more sugar added to the mash, the higher the proof the distiller can get.

According to “The Standard of Identity” part of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Sub-Chapter C, the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits…. Never mind, we’ll just put it on a table. Table: The Difference between Bourbon & Corn Whiskey a b "27 C.F.R. sec 5.22(b)". Ecfr.gov. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018 . Retrieved July 15, 2015. C.F.R. sec 5.22(l)(1)". Ecfr.gov. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018 . Retrieved June 21, 2013.

State of Tennessee Public Chapter No. 341 House Bill No. 1084" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on October 5, 2013.

ABV - Alcohol By Volume is exactly what it says, a measure of how much of a given volume of liquid is alcohol. 60% ABV = 120 Proof. On August 2, 2007, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution sponsored by Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) officially declaring September 2007 to be National Bourbon Heritage Month, commemorating the history of bourbon whiskey. [40] Notably, the resolution claimed that Congress had declared bourbon to be "America's Native Spirit" in its 1964 resolution. [40] However, the 1964 resolution did not contain such a statement; it declared bourbon to be a distinctive product identifiable with the U.S. (in a similar way that Scotch is considered identifiable with Scotland). [18] [41] The resolution was passed again in 2008. [41]

Marshall, Anne (October 30, 2019). "The Dark Side of the 'Angel's Share' ". Atlas Obscura . Retrieved November 4, 2019. a b c d "27 C.F.R. sec 5.22(b)(1)(i)". Ecfr.gov. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018 . Retrieved June 21, 2013. Corn is the main ingredient in bourbon. So shouldn’t corn whiskey have the same ability to tantalize the sophisticated palate? Wait, so how is bourbon different? In this new weekly series exclusive to Americanwhiskeymag.com we’re working with distillers across the United States to discover ‘five things you didn’t know about’ the many aspects the whiskey making process. This can be anything from style, to label design, to sourcing grains, providing you with some nuggets of wisdom on the world of whiskey.

Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Chile" . Retrieved August 28, 2022. C.F.R. sec 5.23". Ecfr.gov. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018 . Retrieved July 15, 2015. Barrels - Charred New Oak - These are virgin barrels made of oak, for bourbon. Usually American White Oak is used, then charred to a variety of different levels ranging from 15 - 55 seconds. Detwiler, Jacqueline (June 21, 2018). "Bourbon Vs. Bourbon: Did Whiskey Really Taste Better in the 1800s?". Popular Mechanics . Retrieved March 22, 2019. Bourbon's legal definition varies somewhat from country to country, but many trade agreements require that the name "bourbon" be reserved for products made in the U.S. The U.S. regulations for labeling and advertising bourbon apply only to products made for consumption within the U.S.; they do not apply to distilled spirits made for export. [22] Canadian law requires products labeled bourbon to be made in the U.S. and also to conform to the requirements that apply within the U.S. The European Union also requires bourbon to be made in the U.S. following the law of the country. [23] But in other countries, products labeled bourbon may not adhere to the same standards.