What can't bourbon contain?

Table of Contents:

1. What can't bourbon contain?
2. What is the difference between a whiskey and a bourbon?
3. Is Tin Cup a bourbon or whiskey?
4. What are the 10 best bourbons?
5. What bourbon is most like Pappy Van Winkle?

What can't bourbon contain?

For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled) must contain at least 51 per cent corn. The mash must be distilled at 160 proof or less, the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less, and it must not contain any additives.

What is the difference between a whiskey and a bourbon?

For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash, the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled, must contain at least 51% corn. ... Scotch is whisky made in Scotland, while bourbon is whiskey made in the U.S.A, generally Kentucky. Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, while bourbon is distilled from corn.

Is Tin Cup a bourbon or whiskey?

TINCUP is a classic American Whiskey. It has a bourbon style profile with a bold and spicy finish. It's cut to proof with what we believe is the best water in the world, direct from the Rockies.

What are the 10 best bourbons?

Here are the best bourbons to drink today.

• Best Overall: Henry Mckenna Single Barrel. ...
• Best Value: Maker's Mark. ...
• Best for Sipping: Widow Jane 10 Year. ...
• Best Kentucky Bourbon: Evan Williams Single Barrel. ...
• Best Tennessee Bourbon: Heaven's Door. ...
• Best Under $50: Four Roses Single Barrel. ...
• Best Under $100: Willett Noah's Mill.

What bourbon is most like Pappy Van Winkle?

Weller Special Reserve