Bourbon whiskey

Bourbon is an American form of whiskey, made from at least 51% but not more than 79% corn or maize (typically about 70%) with the remainder being wheat, rye, and malted barley. It is distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof, and aged in new charred white oak barrels for at least two years (usually much longer). Most of the time it is then adjusted to 80-100 proof and bottled, although some are bottled at "cask strength."

Some modern bourbon distilleries and brands

• Buffalo Trace - Kentucky
• Ancient Age
• Blanton's
• Eagle Rare
• Elmer T. Lee
• George T. Stagg
• Van Winkle
• W.L. Weller
• Corner Creek
• G & W
• Brown-Forman - Kentucky
• Old Forester
• Early Times - Kentucky
• Elijah Craig - Kentucky
• Evan Williams - Kentucky
• Ezra Brooks - Kentucky
• Four Roses - Kentucky
• Heaven Hill - Kentucky
• Jim Beam - Kentucky
• Old Crow
• Old Grand-Dad
• Basil Hayden's
• Booker's
• Knob Creek
• Baker's
• Labrot & Graham
• Woodford Reserve
• Maker's Mark - Kentucky
• Old Charter
• Pernod Ricard (Austin Nichols division) - Kentucky
• Wild Turkey
• Rebel Yell
• Seagram - Indiana
• Sam Cougar
• Ten High
• Virginia Gentleman - Virginia
• Kentucky Gentleman