What are the laws of bourbon?

Bourbon Requirements

  • Bourbon must be made of a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
  • Bourbon must be distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume).
  • Bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak barrels.
  • Bourbon may not be introduced to the barrel at higher than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume).

How Long Does bourbon have to be aged by law?

two years
Straight bourbon must be aged for a minimum of two years, but straight bourbon aged between two to four years must display an age statement on the bottle indicating the age of the youngest spirit in the bottle. Straight bourbon aged over four years requires no age statement.

Does bourbon require an age statement?

Bourbon whiskeys only display an age statement if the whiskey used is under four years old. Like scotch, a blended Bourbon’s age statement must reflect the age of the youngest Bourbon used. Most Bourbons must be aged two years, although, if you slap the name Kentucky on it, it can be as young as one.

What is the minimum amount of time an American bourbon is aged?

As long as bourbon is barrelled correctly, aging really has no requirement for how long or less. It can go for any amount of time. But, there are two exceptions to this – straight bourbon whiskey has to be aged for a minimum of two years, and bottled-in-bond must be aged for at least four years.

What are the 5 requirements for bourbon?

It must be made in the United States.

  • Aging must take place in a new, charred, oak barrel.
  • The mash must be at least 51 percent corn.
  • The whiskey cannot enter the barrel at higher than 125 proof.
  • Nothing can be added but water and only to lessen the proof when necessary.

    • What is the longest aged bourbon?

    A historic whiskey, which could date back over 250 years, smashed auction estimates to sell for $110,000 on Wednesday. Bottled in LaGrange, Georgia, the Old Ingledew Whiskey is believed to be the oldest known whiskey in existence, according to Skinner auction house, which facilitated the online sale.

    How many times can you use one new barrel for making bourbon?

    A bourbon barrel spends the first two-plus years of its life imparting rich flavor and color to the bourbon aging inside its charred oaken staves. By law, a barrel can be used just one time to distill bourbon in the US, despite the fact that these well-crafted barrels have a “lifespan” of up to 60 years.

    Can you call it bourbon if it’s not made in Kentucky?

    A: That’s a common misconception. (Maybe not a bad one!) Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States. But Kentucky makes 95% of the world’s bourbon supply, so there’s a good reason most people associate the two.

    Why is Maker’s Mark whisky not whiskey?

    Here’s what makes Whiskey different from Whiskey. A ‘e’ is added to “whisky” in the Irish spelling, but it is omitted in the Scottish spelling.

    Is Jim Beam a whiskey or a bourbon?

    Bourbon
    Since 1795, Jim Beam has been crafted by the Beam family and distilled with a strong sense of family values. Seven generations later, it’s still made with those same values and aged twice as long as the law requires. Perhaps that’s why, today, Jim Beam stands as the World’s #1 Bourbon.

    What is bonded bourbon?

    Hints of sweet tobacco and spice lead to a rich, dry finish. This special offering of our Four Grain is the first bonded bourbon in Colorado history. True to the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, this bourbon is at least 4 years old, a product of a single season and a single distiller, and has been aged entirely in our federally bonded rickhouse .

    What is solera-aged bourbon?

    Our solera-aged, straight bourbon whiskey finished in Cognac casks starts with well aged Laws’ flagship Four Grain Bourbon. We migrate this aged whiskey to various-sized Cognac casks, adding flavors and complexity from the French oak.

    Can You replicate Bourbon’s Flavor?

    Our bourbon’s rich flavor is impossible to replicate. Not only because of what we do, but because of what our farmers do. After two Colorado family farms grow our heirloom varietals of wheat, barley and rye, our labor-intensive cooking technique brings each grain’s individual character to life, while open-air sour mash adds soulful complexity.

    What makes our four grain bourbon special?

    After three years in 53-gallon charred oak barrels, influenced by our high-altitude climate, an entirely novel bourbon unfolds. Pekoe tea, orange peel, cinnamon and vanilla custard. Hints of sweet tobacco and spice lead to a rich, dry finish. This special offering of our Four Grain is the first bonded bourbon in Colorado history.