Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more than just a drinkβit’s a symbol of American tradition, craftsmanship, and heritage. By legal definition, straight bourbon is a type of whiskey that meets specific production standards and is aged for at least two years in new, charred oak barrels. When itβs labeled βKentucky,β that means it was distilled and aged in Kentucky, the heartland of American bourbon.
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ποΈ The Legal Definition of Kentucky Straight Bourbon
To be called Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, it must meet all the following criteria:
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π₯£ Mash Bill: Made from at least 51% corn
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π₯ Aging: Aged a minimum of 2 years in new charred oak barrels
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π Location: Distilled and aged in Kentucky
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π§ Distillation Proof: No higher than 160 proof (80% ABV)
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π’οΈ Barrel Entry Proof: Put into barrels at no more than 125 proof
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πΆ Bottled Proof: Bottled at no less than 80 proof (40% ABV)
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π« Additives: No added flavors, colors, or spirits
These standards ensure that every bottle labeled Kentucky Straight Bourbon is pure, authentic, and deeply rooted in tradition.
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