{"id":9469,"date":"2021-08-24T08:52:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T12:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/?p=9469"},"modified":"2021-09-16T13:30:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T17:30:18","slug":"bourbon-101-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/24\/bourbon-101-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Bourbon 101: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 2007, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution officially declaring September as National Bourbon Heritage Month. This resolution came about largely in part of Kentucky\u2019s annual Bourbon Festival, taking place this year from September 16th<\/sup> \u2013 19th<\/sup> in Bardstown. To kick off National Bourbon Heritage month, we\u2019ll reminisce on the history of bourbon and discuss everything you need to know about America\u2019s oak-barreled refreshment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Brief History of America\u2019s Native Spirit <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The origins of bourbon are a hotly contested topic full of legend and myth. Some say the name originated from the House of Bourbon, a royal family from France. Others claim the name was inspired by Bourbon County in Kentucky or Bourbon Street in New Orleans, both named after the French dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we do know for sure is bourbon has been produced in Kentucky since the 1800s and is celebrated to this day with their own Kentucky Bourbon Trail<\/a>. The Bourbon Trail is a program created by the Kentucky Distillers\u2019 Association (KDA). It helps consumers explore the birthplace of Bourbon with maps, events, distillery and craft tours, field guides, special gifts and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This 8 ounce bourbon tasting glass<\/a> with flight paddle<\/a> by Libbey was named the official tasting glass of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail; its uniquely specialized shape, designed in partnership with the organization, promotes the rich tradition and proud history of America’s only native spirit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bourbon Is Just Whiskey Made in Kentucky, Right?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To earn the title of \u201cbourbon\u201d a number of legal requirements must be met during production and labeling. For starters, the name \u201cbourbon\u201d is reserved for products made within the United States for the purpose of drinking within the United States. With the exception of Canada, bourbon that is exported to other countries are not required to meet these regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Federal Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits made for US consumption includes the following rules for bourbon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n