What are some American whiskeys?

1. Bourbon Whiskey:

- Made from at least 51% corn.

- Aged in new charred oak barrels.

- Produced in the United States.

- Examples: Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek.

2. Rye Whiskey:

- Made from at least 51% rye grain.

- Aged in new charred oak barrels.

- Produced in the United States.

- Examples: Sazerac Rye, Bulleit Rye, Michter's Rye.

3. Tennessee Whiskey:

- Similar to bourbon whiskey but made in Tennessee.

- Must undergo a charcoal mellowing process before aging.

- Examples: Jack Daniel's, George Dickel, Benjamin Prichard's.

4. Corn Whiskey:

- Made from at least 80% corn.

- Not subject to the same aging requirements as other American whiskeys.

- Examples: George Washington's Rye Whiskey, Popcorn Sutton Tennessee Sour Mash Corn Whiskey.

5. Wheat Whiskey:

- Made from at least 51% wheat.

- Often smoother and sweeter than other American whiskeys.

- Examples: Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey, Old Fitzgerald 1910 Vintage Bottled Wheat Whiskey, Kentucky Owl Wheat Whiskey.

6. Blended American Whiskey:

- A combination of straight whiskeys, neutral spirits, and flavorings.

- Examples: Seagram's Seven Crown, Jim Beam Honey, Johnnie Walker Red Label.

7. Straight American Whiskey:

- Made from a single type of grain and aged for at least two years in new charred oak barrels.

- Examples: Woodford Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey, Old Forester Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey.