CAD $75.00
All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon must be made in the United States, and its primary grain is corn. Ready to embark on a journey to improve your bourbon knowledge and tasting skills?
During this self directed bourbon tasting experience you will learn:
Our bourbon tasting kit includes:
Delivery of your bourbon tasting flight set is available anywhere in Ontario or pick up at 180 Drinks. You can schedule your delivery date or pick up date at checkout.
What are the different types of bourbon? The different types of bourbon are outlined below.
Bourbon Whiskey: “Whiskey produced in the U.S. at not exceeding 80% alcohol by volume (160 proof) from a fermented mash of not less than 51 percent corn and stored at not more than 62.5% alcohol by volume (125 proof) in charred new oak containers.”
Straight Bourbon Whiskey: “Bourbon whiskey stored in charred new oak containers for 2 years or more ‘Straight Bourbon Whisk[e]y’ may include mixtures of two or more straight bourbon whiskies provided all of the whiskies are produced in the same state.”
Blended Bourbon Whiskey: “Blended whiskey produced in the U.S. containing not less than 51% on a proof gallon basis (excluding alcohol derived from added harmless colouring, flavouring, or blending materials) straight bourbon whiskey.”
Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey: “A blend of straight whiskies produced in the U.S. consisting entirely of straight bourbon whiskies.”
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What type of barrels is bourbon matured in? Bourbon must be matured in brand-new, charred oak casks. The use of brand-new, heavily charred casks in Bourbon production tends to impart all Bourbon with very sweet, rich, spicy, and vanilla-heavy flavours.
There is no minimum aging requirement for selling it in North America, however at least 3 years to be sold outside North America.
These interesting facts and more are included in the booklet that comes with your bourbon tasting box! This makes for a great bourbon tasting experience at home.
Is This A Good Gift For A Bourbon Lover? Know a bourbon lover that deserves a memorable gift for a special occasion? A bourbon tasting gift set is great for:
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