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  Whisky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Whisky (or whiskey) is the name for a broad category of alcoholic beverages that are distilled from grains and are subsequently aged in oak casks.
Bourbon is made from at least 51% corn; straight rye is made from at least 51% rye, etc. American whiskies must be aged in new barrels made of American white oak that are charred before use.
The term Malt whisky is reserved for a whisky made from 100% malted barley; malt whisky is distilled using an onion-shaped pot still; malt whisky from one distillery is called single malt whisky to distinguish it from blended whiskies.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whisky   (586 words)

  
 Bourbon whiskey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bourbon is an American form of whiskey made from (pursuant to U.S. trade law) at least 51% corn, or maize, (typically about 70%) with the remainder being wheat and/or rye, and malted barley.
Most bourbons are distilled in Kentucky, and it is sometimes said that only Kentucky whiskey can properly be called bourbon; this is, however, not true, as a few exceptions to the rule demonstrate.
An act of the U.S. Congress in 1964 declared bourbon to be "America's Native Spirit" and its official distilled spirit.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bourbon_whiskey   (725 words)

  
 Whisky. Scotch Whisky. Irish Whiskey. American Whiskey Bourbon. Canadian Whisky
Whisky is an alcoholic distillate made from a fermented mash of grain or malted grain.
Scotch Whisky is stored and matured in oak casks for a minimum of two years, although generally for 3 to 5 years.
Blended Whisky age stated must be that of the youngest whisky in the blend.
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 Bourbon Whiskey - Homedistiller   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
`Bourbon whisky', `rye whisky', `wheat whisky', `malt whisky', or `rye malt whisky' is whisky produced at not exceeding 160 deg.
Distilled spirits in which at least 51% of the sugar in the wash comes from corn and the distillate is aged in charred oak barrels.
Almost all bourbons are distilled in Kentucky, and it is often said that only Kentucky whiskey can properly be called bourbon; this is, however, not true, as those few exceptions to the rule demonstrate.
homedistiller.org /wiki/index.php?title=Bourbon_whisky&redirect=no   (398 words)

  
 365A Packet
This is the mellowing of the Bourbon in charred new oak barrels.
Although Canadian whisky is often thought of as a rye whisky, the major grains used are corn, rye, and barley malt with corn predominating.
When used Bourbon casks are used, the Bourbon has no effect on the whiskey, but the fact that the barrels have been charred (by US regulation) allows the Irish spirit to work its way into the exposed, fresh wood beneath the char (much of which has fallen off).
homedistiller.org /detail/362ChapterThree-b.htm   (13771 words)

  
 A Alternative Whisky Academy guide to whisky, whiskey and bourbon around the world. Whiskinformation distilleries ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Whisky pages are available in English without frames or you can se this whiskysite with frames.
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og vores mange hundrede sider om alverdens whiskies, lige fra Scotch whisky, Irsk whiskey, Amerikansk bourbon og rye til mindre kendte whisky typer fra hele verden.
www.awa.dk   (204 words)

  
 The Whisky Exchange
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 Bourbon Distilleries: Lexington, KY CVB
(Today, by definition, bourbon is a whiskey made from a mash containing at least 51 percent corn.) By the mid-1800s Kentucky distillers had developed other distinguishing characteristics, such as aging the whiskey in charred new barrels and using sour mash starter to gain consistent high quality from batch to batch.
The idea of making bourbon candy supposedly grew out of a chance remark during Frankfort's sesquicentennial celebration in 1936, when a friend of Ruth's pointed out that her mint candy and bourbon were the two best tastes in the world.
The Mint Julep, a concoction of bourbon, sugar and mint on crushed ice, is traditionally drunk at Kentucky Derbytime.
www.visitlex.com /quick/bourbon.html   (2577 words)

  
 Whisky, bourbon whisky, whisky exchange   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Whisky and distilleries in Scotland - Scotch Whisky -.
Whisky et distilleries d'Ecosse - Scotch - Whisky distilleries in.
Whisky is a code to evolve theequations of hydrodynamics on curved space.
www.commercial-science.com /whisky.html   (889 words)

  
 OLD FORESTER - Nothing Better - Bourbon vs. Whisky vs. Whiskey
All bourbons are whiskies, but not all whiskies are bourbon.
Bourbon whisky (or whiskey) originated in Kentucky during the 18th century.
Several bourbon whiskies, including Old Forester, favor the "e-free" spelling, perhaps to suggest that fine Kentucky bourbons like Old Forester are on a par with the legendary whiskies of Scotland.
www.oldforester.com /better/bvw.asp   (196 words)

  
 Chuck Cowdery American Whiskey Articles
On their website, WHISKY will tease you with a few paragraphs from each article in the magazine, but they never post the whole thing.
WHISKY also doesn't date its issues, but they do list the publication dates on their web site, so I have provided that information here.
Bourbon is America's unique national spirit and it has played a major role in American history and culture since the time of the Pilgrims.
cowdery.home.netcom.com /bour4.html   (1068 words)

  
 Shrine to Spirits - Whiskey
This 12 year old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky is hyped as elegant and sophisticated, "with the most complex aroma of any malt." It has a light and delicate smell, and a light and delicate taste, lightly smoky.
A 10 year old single Islay malt Scotch whisky, this is considered by many to be one of the finest of all Scotch whiskies.
Distilled from a mash of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% barley malt.
www.physics.uq.edu.au /people/nieminen/whiskey.html   (2593 words)

  
 Bourbon Whiskey
bourbon whisky - There are strict laws governing just what a Bourbon must be to be labeled as such.
For example, at least 51 percent of the grain used in making the whisky must be corn (most distillers use 65 to 75 percent corn).
Bourbon must be aged for a minimum of two years in new, white oak barrels that have been charred.
www.whiskyroom.co.uk /bourbon.html   (204 words)

  
 Buffalo Trace-Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
All bourbon produced by the distillery is aged in century-old warehouses.
For Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, however, the final liquid is removed from the doubler at a significantly lower proof in order to preserve more of the flavor and characteristics of the grains.
The bourbon is then reduced to 90 proof, its bottling proof (45% ABV), using water that has undergone reverse osmosis filtration.
www.buffalotrace.com   (2469 words)

  
 The Ultimative Whisky Index. A Whisky Lexicon / Whisky leksikon / Whisky Encyclopedia / Whiskey dictionary / ...
Scotch whisky - American Whiskey and Bourbon - Irish whiskey - English whisk(e)y - Japanese whiskey - Thai whisky - Blended whisky, Rye whisky etc..
The bottle indicates 100% scotch whisky distilled and blended in Scotland.
De-luxe Scotch Whisky - Produced by James Gordon, Elgin, Scotland.
www.awa.dk /whisky/windex.htm   (1012 words)

  
 american whisky and bourbon
The principal difference between the two is that rye is made almost exclusively from rye grain while bourbon is made from three grains but never combinations of wheat and rye.
American Bourbon whisky - Originating in Bourbon County, Kentucky, bourbon is whisky distilled from sour mash containing at least 51 percent corn.
Aged for about four or five years in charred oak casks, bourbon gives you a sock in the mouth.
www.missionliquors.com /whisky/american-whisky.html   (297 words)

  
 eBay - bourbon whisky, Bottles Insulators, Advertising items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Basil Hayden's Kentucky Bourbon Whisky 8 YO 50 ML Mini
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whisky 50 ML Mini
Whisky and Bourbon Cocktails by David Biggs (2005)
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 The Whisky Portal: Whisky, whiskey, bourbon and rye   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
You will also be presented for news, events, links, and competitions, you can join the whisky forum, and you can find a large selection of books, posters and videos.
Diese Seite ist jedem gewidmet - Profi, Geniesser und Laie - der in Uisge Beatha interessiert ist, auch bekannt als Whisky, Whiskey, Bourbon und Rye.
Dette sted er dedikeret til enhver - professionel, connaisseur eller amatør - som er interesseret i uisge beatha, også kendt som whisky, whiskey, bourbon og rye.
www.whiskyportal.com   (352 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Old Forester 4 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky at Epinions.com
If you're a bourbon drinker, that's what you drink, you drink a fair amount of it, you appreciate smoothness over any other characteristic, and if you can buy something just as good as the best out there for half the price, you'll rarely buy anything else.
As unpretentious as it is affordable, this bourbon is as smooth and good tasting as any you'll find save for maybe some of the small batch stuff.
Tell people you're pouring them the finest bourbon in the store without showing them the bottle and watch them drop their jaws at your seemingly big spending tendencies.
www.epinions.com /content_116178128516   (367 words)

  
 Van winkle bourbon whisky
This is the #1 Rated Bourbon whisky in the World Rated 99 out of 100 by the World's Spirits Championships The 'Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve' is aged an unheard of 20 years, and bottled at 90.4 Van Winkle Bourbon can stand 20 years of aging, and this bourbon does it with style.
This fine Kentucky rye whisky is the first to carry the Van Winkle name in over 60 years.
whisky Van Winkle Special Reserve is the perfect combination of age and proof.
www.missionliquors.com /bourbon/van-winkle-whisky.html   (312 words)

  
 Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky - Nicholas Roberts Fine Wine - Wine Online - Wine Retailer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
We believe Maker's Mark is the only bourbon distillery to use pure, iron-free limestone spring water exclusively, not city, well or river water.
We are among the few remaining bourbon distillers that propagates its own yeast for fermentation with cultures that we can trace back to the pre-prohibition era.
Maker’s Mark is currently the only operating bourbon distillery to make whisky in batches of less than 19 barrels -- the traditional standard for small-batch whisky.
www.nicholasrobertsltd.com /140023   (349 words)

  
 American whiskey - Bourbon : Whisky Magazine : Whiskies of the World by Type / Category
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Whiskies by Type : American whiskey - Bourbon
Blended whisky is made from blending Malt Whisky and Grain Whisky.
www.whiskymag.com /whisky/type/american_whiskey/bourbon.html   (438 words)

  
 The Spirits of Martin Wine Cellar -- Bourbon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Tennessee whiskey is a close cousin of bourbon and is often categorized as such.
Similarly, from the north, Canadian whisky is more closely related to Bourbon than Whisky.
Bourbon’s versatility and sweetness lends itself to being used in a variety of other ways including cocktails, long or short drinks, with water and of course neat for purists.
www.martinwine.com /bourbon.htm   (1314 words)

  
 BULLEIT - Bourbon Whisky : Buy online @ TheDrinkShop.com
Bulleit Bourbon is distilled and aged in small batches and stored in a single-story warehouse which reduces inconsistencies in the maturation process.
Bulleit Bourbon is aged in American White Oak barrels that are flame charred, giving the bourbon some of its colour and flavour.
During the great migration to the West, his bourbon was sold throughout Kentucky and Indiana, gaining a reputation as the bourbon of choice for America's most hale and hardy adventurers - the frontiersmen.
www.thedrinkshop.com /products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=2515   (761 words)

  
 Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
Rich, buttery nose with hints of raisins and honey; flavors include vanilla, honey, oranges, and a well balanced backdrop of leather and spice.
Distilled on the island of Orkney, this single malt has a nose which is sweet and smoky and very inviting.
Using only the finest single malts and aged whiskies to produce this 25 year old scotch blend creates a smoothness and lingering flavor.
www.cognations.com /Bevmo/stores.php?sku=7154   (128 words)

  
 bourbon whisky - Wines and Spirits Online
bourbon whisky You needn't be a wine expert - far from it - in fact, their unique Wine Wizard can give recommendations personalised for you.
bourbon whisky With many special offers and discounts on your favourite wines and spirits.
bourbon whisky Wine makes the perfect gift for any occassion, birthdays, anniversaries, thank you gifts.
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 Bourbon & US Whisky - Detailed information on Bourbon & US Whisky wines and Bourbon & US Whisky wine producers.
Bourbon & US Whisky - Detailed information on Bourbon & US Whisky wines and Bourbon & US Whisky wine producers.
A full and round Canadian whisky, rich in oak, toasted grains and toffee.
Booker's Bourbon is the only uncut, unfiltered, straight-from-the-barrel, connoisseur's sipping bourbon available today.
www.bbr.com /GB/db/region/70?first_product_F=1&ID=null   (138 words)

  
 single malt scotch whisky American bourbon Irish whiskey specialist off license   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The whisky index page lists all the web sites whiskies in alphabetical order and on which page to find them.
The Return of a Black Whisky Over the last 5 years we have received countless requests for the Black whisky Loch Dhu from the Mannochmore distillery, sadly production was stopped just as people discovered it.
Evidently this whisky was big in Denmark so a Danish Company has gone into production with a Speyside distiller and a Black whisky has returned as Cu Dhub.
www.whiskymerchants.sageweb.co.uk   (626 words)

  
 whisky labels, here are some examples of my whisky labels from bottles
whisky labels, here are some examples of my whisky labels from bottles
If you collect whisky labels also, or have some to trade because you are
I have a lot of beer and wine and whisky labels for you.
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