Bourbon

Probably the best-known American Whiskey variety is Bourbon, which is name after Bourbon County in Kentucky. This county got its name in honour of the French royal family. As Louis XVI helped the Americans during the wars of independence against England. By law, Bourbon Whiskey must be made from at least 51% corn, which gives it its typically sweet taste. Buy Bourbon Whiskey online. The remaining grains use are rye, which is very spicy, mild wheat and barley, which is essential for the fermentation process.

American Whiskey is mainly distilled in column stills. According to American law, Bourbon must be mature in fresh, burnt-out oak barrels.
The alcohol content of Bourbon must not exceed 80% during distilling and must not exceed 62.5% at the beginning of maturation. Bourbon is bottle at a minimum of 40%. As spirits with a lower alcohol content may not be declared as Whisky or Whiskey. Theoretically, Bourbon can come from anywhere in the USA. But most Bourbon distilleries are located in the US state of Kentucky.

If you like your whiskey a little rough around the edges, look no further than the delicious taste of American bourbon. With Whiskeys from Jim Beam to Wild Turkey, and from Buffalo Trace to Widow Jane, we’ve a multitude of delicious bourbons on offer, so you can truly sample the spirit of America – literally. Buy Bourbon Whiskey online