An American whiskey then took the number four spot, and although it’s produced by a brand with the word “bourbon” in its name, it isn’t a bourbon. Instead, it’s an exceptionally weird blended whiskey ...
Bourbon is the most American spirit, so much so that this corn-based whiskey can't even be called "bourbon" unless it's made in the U.S., so why does its name come from a French royal dynasty?
When you think of American whiskey, bourbon likely springs to mind. It’s the quintessential American spirit, steeped in history and anchored by its signature corn sweetness. But in recent ...