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A mixture of grains (that have to be at least 51% corn) and water and mashed together.

The careful way bourbon is crafted is what makes it so unique.

The inside of the cask does not have to be charred, but sometimes it isīeing made in America is one requirement for bourbon to be considered bourbon, but many specific processes go into making this drink.

Can be made from a variety of wooden casks, and the casks do not have to be new.

Can be made of corn, wheat, barley, etc.

The cask has to be charred on the inside to give bourbon its smoky flavor.Must be aged in a new American Oak cask.Has to be made in America to be considered bourbon.51% of the mash to make it is corn, which is partially what gives it a sweet flavor.All bourbons are technically a type of whiskey, but they have defining characteristics from whiskies not considered bourbons. You know how a square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square? Bourbon and whiskey are similar, but bourbon is the square, and whiskey is the rectangle. There’s a chance you’ll still taste the sweetness of the bourbon in a mixed drink, and maybe some caramel or vanilla notes however, you’ll miss all the delicious notes under those specific to that bottle. Oftentimes, when mixed with soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages, the subtle notes in the bourbon that make it such a standout are lost. Sipping bourbons allows you to enjoy its aromas, flavors, and mouthfeel to the fullest.

The mouthfeel will be smooth like butter instead of a strong burning sensation. You’ll be able to actually identify the flavors and aromas instead of being punched in the nose with alcohol. Quality bourbon will make the sipping process enjoyable because the bourbon was made more carefully. Bottom shelf bourbon is something you can mix into mixed drinks, but usually, the burn in cheap bourbon is too harsh to enjoy sipping instead of the drinking experience. Simply put, a sipping bourbon is what I consider a “good” bourbon. I’ll cover what makes these 3 bottles so special further down in the article, but if you’re new to bourbon or simply want new ideas, check out these 3 first.īest Overall: Widow Jane 10 Year Straight Bourbonīest Taste: Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskeyīest for Newbies: Evan Williams Single Barrel What Is a Sipping Bourbon? Top 3 Picksīefore branching out into the specifics of bourbon, I’d like to recommend our top 3 favorite bourbons to you. Ready to relax and learn about bourbon? Take out a glass, and let’s get started. I’ll also suggest my top 7 favorite sipping bourbons for you to try based on their taste profiles, price range, and quality. Did you know some bourbons were made just for sipping and some for drinking? In this guide, I will discuss what sipping bourbon is, how it’s made, and what makes good bourbon so good.