Bourbon vs Rye vs Tennessee vs Scotch: The Whiskey Styles Compared
Grain, geography and oak — the three variables that separate every major whiskey style. One chart, then the detail behind it.
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Grain, geography and oak — the three variables that separate every major whiskey style. One chart, then the detail behind it.
Three of the most common terms on a whiskey label — and only one of them is legally defined. Here is what each actually tells you before you buy.
Every phrase on a bourbon label falls into one of two buckets: legally enforced, or freely invented. Learning which is which changes how you shop.
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