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bOURBON VS. tHE World

Know Exactly What's in Your Glass

Bourbon, whiskey, scotch, rye, Irish — the differences are real, and once you understand them, every pour means more. This category settles every comparison question once and for all. What separates bourbon from scotch? Why isn't rye just spicy bourbon? What makes Irish whiskey its own thing entirely? Side-by-side, with no jargon.

5 Key Differences Between Bourbon and Whiskey

All bourbon is whiskey — but not all whiskey is bourbon. Here are the five key differences that set bourbon apart from every other whiskey in the world, explained plainly.

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