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The Difference Between Whiskey and Bourbon Explained
TLDR Whiskey is a distilled spirit made from grain and aged in oak, while bourbon is a type of whiskey that must be 51% corn, aged in charred oak barrels, and can be made anywhere in the United States. Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey is a bourbon that goes through an additional charcoal mellowing process. Women tend to appreciate higher proof whiskies and bourbons more than men due to their ability to pick up on the flavors and complexity of the drink.
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Whiskey is a distilled spirit made from grain that is not distilled higher than 190 proof and is exposed to oak, while bourbon is a type of whiskey that is made in America and has strict regulations.
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To be considered whiskey in America, it must be aged in new charred oak containers or barrels and have a certain percentage of grain, while bourbon must be 51% corn and distilled at a lower proof than whiskey.
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Bourbon must be 51% corn, aged in charred oak barrels, and can be made anywhere in the United States, not just in Kentucky.
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Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey follows a similar process to bourbon making and qualifies as a bourbon, but they add an extra step to make it a Tennessee whiskey.
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The special step in making Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey is the charcoal mellowing process, which filters out impurities and gives the whiskey its distinct flavor.
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Different types of whiskies, such as Tennessee whiskey and bourbon, have distinct flavors due to the use of different ingredients and fermentation processes, and women tend to appreciate higher proof whiskies and bourbons more than men due to their larger olfactory center.
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Women tend to appreciate higher proof whiskies and bourbons more than men due to their ability to pick up on the flavors and complexity of the drink, and the hosts discuss their personal preferences for firewater whiskey versus smoother sipping whiskey.
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