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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