American Whiskey Flashcards
Who founded Kentucky’s first distillery
Reverend Elijah Craig
What year was Elijah Craig’s distillery founded
1789
What are the requirements for a whiskey to be labeled ‘Bourbon’
Min. 51% corn
Must be aged in charred oak barrels
Must be made within the USA
What are the requirements to label a bourbon ‘Straight Boubon’
Must adhere to all general bourbon requirements
Min. 2 years aging
Must be additive free
What two producers made Tennessee Whiskey
Jack Daniels
George Dickel
What are the requirements for producing Tennessee Whiskey
Min. 51% corn
Must be filtered through a maple charcoal filter prior to aging
What is the required percentage of rye in the mash for American Rye Whiskey
51%
What is the minimum percentage of corn required in Corn Whiskey
Min. 80% corn
Name 3 major bourbon & rye brands
Maker’s Mark
Wild Turkey
Bulleit
Sazerac
Buffalo Trace
Angel’s Envy
Name 3 major high end American Whiskey brands
Pappy Van Winkle
Weller
Colonel E.H. Taylor
Blanton’s
Booker
Geroge T. Stagg
