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Kentucky

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Kentucky

From the heart of the Bourbon Belt comes some of America's most beloved brew. Kentucky, the Bluegrass state, is the land of champion thoroughbreds, foot-stomping roots music and hard, strong booze. Bourbon runs deep in this part of the country, where distilleries churn out the amber nectar and locals put it to good use. While names like Jim Beam and Maker's Mark are familiar to all bar patrons, Kentuckians will still pour a glass of "special water" a.k.a. good ole "moonshine" every now and then. Down-home Southern hospitality comes free with every shot.

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Bourbon Bistro
Bourbon
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Pappy Van Winkle bottling facility
Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon
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Sherwood Inn of Nelson County
Apple Pie shot (a secret recipe)

KNOW IT ALL?

What is the difference between Whiskey and Bourbon?

Bourbon is from Bourbon County in Kentucky

More Kentucky Facts...

  • Whiskey is distilled from a fermented mash of grains, which is a combination of malt, barley, wheat, rye and corn.
  • Irish whiskey is 100% malted barley.
  • Scotch whiskey is 100% malted barley roasted over peat driven smoke.
  • Canadian whiskey is a blend of malt, barley, wheat, rye and corn.
  • Bourbon must contain at least 51% corn.
  • Tennessee Whiskey must contain 51% corn and must be filtered through charcoal.
  • Bourbon and Tennessee whiskey must be aged in new charred white oak barrels; all other whiskeys generally use old bourbon barrels for aging.
  • Moonshine is a home brew alcohol made by boiling mash and water repeatedly then distilling the alcohol  that has boiled off.