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United States · drink

Bourbon

A whiskey made principally from corn.

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Bourbon bottles including Maker’s Mark, Bulleit and Jim Beam on whiskey shop shelves
Bourbon whiskey
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A serving guide

  1. Choose your starting point

    Check whether your Bourbon is a ready-to-serve product, a concentrate or a drink prepared from ingredients. Read its label or the full preparation method first.

  2. Build a balanced serving

    Use a measured serving and consider sweetness, acidity, temperature and dilution together. For a commercial drink, begin with the producer’s serving directions.

  3. Adjust deliberately

    Change one element at a time and note what you prefer. Keep garnishes and additions consistent when comparing versions.

THE STORY BEHIND IT

History & tradition

Bourbon is recorded in United States’s food and drink traditions. This reference documents a country association; it does not establish a date of invention or a single birthplace. Regional versions and shared traditions may have different stories.

A more detailed origin history is still being researched.

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Sources & credits

Photo: Bourbon whiskey by Decatur Wine & Spirits · CC BY 3.0. Cropped to fit.

The introductory description and documented history are adapted from the sources below. Community-source adaptations retain CC BY-SA 4.0; wording may be shortened. The practical guide is general guidance, not a tested recipe.

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