Meaning & use
Bourbon
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A type of American whiskey distilled from a grain mash that is at least fifty-one percent corn, and aged in new charred oak barrels.
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He poured two fingers of bourbon over a single large ice cube.
The recipe called for a splash of bourbon to deepen the flavor of the barbecue sauce.
A note on using this word
Although closely tied to Kentucky's traditions, bourbon can legally be produced anywhere in the United States, as long as it meets federal production standards.
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whiskey
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