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the ABCs of bourbon making

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on May 13, 2024
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TL;DR

Bourbon making involves key ingredients like corn, barley, rye, and wheat, limestone-filtered water, and yeast for fermentation. The process includes distillation in copper stills, aging in charred oak barrels for a minimum of 2 years, and factors like climate impacting the final product.

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Ingredients

Corn, barley, rye, and wheat are the primary grains used
Water sourced from limestone-filtered springs is crucial for flavor
Yeast is used in fermentation to convert sugars into alcohol

Distillation

Distillation occurs in copper stills to purify the liquid
Bourbon must be distilled to no more than 160 proof (80% alcohol)
Aging in charred oak barrels helps develop flavor

Aging

Bourbon ages in new, charred oak barrels for at least 2 years
Barrels can only be used once for bourbon production
Climate affects aging process, with variations in different regions

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