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Start Here Before Anything Else

Everything starts with understanding what's actually in the glass. This category covers the fundamentals — what legally makes a whiskey a bourbon, how it's made from grain to barrel to bottle, what proof and age statements mean, and why Kentucky produces 95% of the world's supply. Whether you've never tried bourbon or you've been drinking it for years, these are the posts that make everything else click.

What Is Bourbon? A Complete Beginner's Guide
Bourbon is American whiskey made from at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak barrels. Here's everything a beginner needs to know — the legal rules, how it's made, how it tastes, and why Kentucky is the home of bourbon.
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