![]() Malting is an important process in which the barley is soaked in water and allowed to germinate before drying and halting the germination. The mash needs to be primarily composed of malted barley. Most importantly, it must be fermented, distilled, and aged in Scotland. Like bourbon, there are strict requirements for a whiskey to be considered a Scotch. This means rye whiskies tend to be less sweet than bourbon, and are generally said to have more of a spicy or fruity flavor. Rye whiskies use a minimum of 51% rye grain in their mash, while bourbon requires the mash bill to contain a majority of corn. Rye, like bourbon, is a type of American whiskey. Because they can't be reused, the barrels are often sold to distilleries in Scotland, Ireland, and Japan, and are even used to age other beverages like beer. Note: Bourbon must be legally aged with new barrels. Straight whiskies are also not allowed to use any sort of additives, such as caramel coloring. If it is aged less than four years, the bottle is required to display an age statement. A straight bourbon must be aged for a minimum of two years. Straight bourbon: Straight bourbon is a style of bourbon that adheres to stricter standards and regulations.Bourbon's trademark sweetness is derived mostly from the corn and other grains fermented as part of the mash bill. Notable flavor notes commonly attributed to bourbon are toffee, vanilla, and butterscotch. Subtle taste differences: Bourbon generally has a sweeter flavor profile when compared to other whiskies.Legally, bourbon must be distilled to no more than 160 proof (80% ABV) and must be at 125 proof (62.5% ABV) when the barrel aging process begins. There are standards for what proof the bourbon must be at other points in the production process, too. Proof: Bottled bourbon must be at least 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume).Whiskey bottles are often labeled with the number of years they are aged in the barrel. The aging process can last anywhere from a few months to many years. Aging in the barrel is what gives bourbon its color, along with added flavor from contact with the wood barrel. Aging process: Bourbon must be aged in new, charred barrels made from American white oak."Each cereal grain has its own set of characteristics," Gustafson says. ![]() This combination of fermented grain is called the mash bill. The remainder can be any other type of cereal grain such as rye, barley, or wheat. To meet the legal requirements, it needs to be distilled from at least 51% corn.
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