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A bourbon is a form of whiskey; it has a distinctive flavor typically sweeter than most whiskeys. The flavor of bourbon depends on aging and the amount of grains distilled in the liquor. Here are common types of bourbons or characteristics to pay attention to when selecting a bourbon to drink.

Single barrel –This means each bottle comes from an individual aging barrel. Therefore, the flavor can differ slightly from each barrel.

Cask strength –This determines how intense, and concentrated the taste of the bourbon is. It comes straight from the barrel unfiltered with no additives such as water.

Different types of cask finishes include:

• Sherry cask
• Wine cask
• Rum cask
• Port cask
• Beer barrel
• Maple wood
• Wheated –This type of bourbon has more wheat than other types of bourbon. Wheated bourbons have a softer feel in your mouth and are even sweeter than a simple bourbon.
• High Rye –High rye bourbons are made up of about a quarter percent rye. More rye delivers a bolder and spicier flavor.
• High Corn –High corn bourbon is produced with mostly corn. This is the sweetest of all the other categories of bourbons.
• Small batch –This bourbon is produced by mixing a small number of select barrels. They are typically hand-picked barrels making this a premium bourbon of all the other categories.
• Sour mash –This bourbon uses a process called sour mash fermentation. It takes a portion of the spent mash from one batch and uses it to start fermentation in a new batch. This helps to ensure consistency in the flavor between batches.
• Straight –Straight bourbons are aged for a minimum of two years and are only blended with other bourbons that are produced in the same state. The state of Kentucky is the largest producer of bourbon.

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