what is the difference between whisky and bourbon???

Answer 1

Bourbon is a type of Whiskey.
However, the use of the word "bourbon" is regulated by U.S. trade law. A whiskey can only be called bourbon if:
1. It is at least 51% corn, or maize, with the remainder being wheat, rye, and malted barley.
2. It is distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof, and aged in new charred white oak barrels for at least two years
3. It must be put into the barrels at no more than 125 U.S. proof

So if Jack or Beam want to produce a whiskey just from rye, or age it less -- they can't call it bourbon by law. Method of filtration is irrelevant.

Answer 2

The difference is in the mash that is used to distill bourbon and whisky. Kentucky Bourbon must have at least 51% percent grain mash that mainly consists of corn. Distilled to no more than 160 proof and aged in NEW charred oak barrels for a minimum of 4 years. Also it can not be bottled at more than 80 proof. Bourbons are aged. Whiskys do not need to be aged. And don't forget the Kentucky Limestone water that is used. Bourbon can be made anywhere but to be labeled "straight bourbon whisky" it must be made in Kentucky. It was also called Bourbon because it came from the region/county in Kentucky called Bourbon County but that county was broken down into smaller counties.
I grew up and live in Kentucky and can go on and on about this. But if you are ever in Kentucky try to visit a few of the distilleries. Woodford Reserve is located in Norther Woodford County. Frankfort is home to several as well. And don't forget Bardstown.

Check out the sites below for the spirits history.

Answer 3

Whisky is the name for a broad category of alcoholic beverages that are distilled from grains and are subsequently aged in oak casks.
There many types of whisky:
* Scotch whisky
* Bourbon whiskey
* Canadian whisky
* Corn whiskey
* Irish whiskey
* Moonshine
* Rye whiskey
* Tennessee whiskey
* Welsh whisky
And bourbon is American Whisky, so it's being produced only in America.
Basically they both are almost the same, because they are made of grains. Only the process of the distillation is a bit different from one to another. That's why they have their own special taste ;-)

Answer 4

Actually Irana is wrong. Sorry irana. When whiskey started getting made and being shipped down the rivers of the Mississippi, they originated from Kentucky. The port they left from was French controlled New Orleans. The Royal Family of France was the Bourbon's and they had a Bourbon Stamp Act. Kentucky got the right to retain the name Bourbon. That is why you get Tennessee Whiskey, Alabama Whiskey, or Kentucky Bourbon.

Additionally, there is Blended Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Scotch is a Whiskey too.

Answer 5

Bourbon is made in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Whiskey could be make anywhere.

Answer 6

The type of barrel it is in. Whiskey is in a regular oak barrel, and Bourbon is the same liquid only put in an oak barrel that has been burned and charred inside. this gives Bourbon a sweeter flavor and a darker color than whiskey.

Answer 7

Whiskey is a generic term for liquor distilled from grain. The type of grain determines the type of whiskey. Bourbon is distilled from corn; Scotch whiskey from oats; Irish and Canadian whiskey from rye.

Answer 8

whisky makes you grow hair on your chest and bourbon makes you giggle alot!!
both are great!!

Answer 9

Probably what the ingredients are.

Check it out on the web.

good luck

Answer 10

One of them is nastier tasting and worse for you than the other?!! Neither one of them is good for you. They have no nutritional content what so ever!!