Defintion Of Whisky, Whiskeys, Bourbon

Question 1

What makes a Whisky a Whisky?

Answer 1

The distillate must posses the taste, aroma, characteristics generally attributed to whisky

Whisky is a spirit distilled from grain
Must be stored in oak containers
Must be distilled to no more than 190proof
Bottled no less than at 80proof

WHISKEY IS UNITED STATES AND IRELAND
WHISKY IS SCOTTLAND CANADA AND JAPAN

Question 2

What makes a Bourbon a Bourbon?

Answer 2

Must be made in America
The grain mixture must be at least 51%corn
Must be stored in new charred oak containers
Must be distilled to no more than 160proof
Barrel entry proof no more than 125

ALL BOURBON IS WHISKY, NOT ALL WHISKY IS BOURBON

WHISKEY IS UNITED STATES AND IRELAND
WHISKY IS SCOTTLAND CANADA AND JAPAN