Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey – a distilled spirit made from corn.
The name “bourbon” generally refers to whiskey made in Kentucky. Bourbon is the most popular type of whiskey in the US. It is the traditional whiskey of Kentucky and the American South, and is made from a mash of corn, rye, and malted barley.
Bourbon must be made in the United States and must be distilled to a proof of 80 or higher. It must be aged in new, charred oak barrels for at least two years.
Bourbon is a smooth, mellow whiskey with a sweet, caramel flavor. It is amber in color and has a warming, spicy finish.