The American Spirit
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an Act of Congress, which designated bourbon, "The Official Spirit of America."
According to 27 CFR 5.22, bourbon whisky is whisky produced at
- not exceeding 160 proof from a fermented mash of not less than 51% corn
- stored at not more than 125 proof in charred new oak containers; and also includes mixtures of such whiskies of the same type.
- Whiskies conforming to these standards, which have been stored in the type oak containers prescribed, for a period of 2 years or more shall be further designated straight bourbon whisky.
Finally, the Federal Code goes on to state, "That the word 'bourbon' shall not be used to describe any whisky or whisky-based distilled spirits not produced in the United States."
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The American Spirit
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an Act of Congress, which designated bourbon, "The Official Spirit of America."
According to 27 CFR 5.22, bourbon whisky is whisky produced at
- not exceeding 160 proof from a fermented mash of not less than 51% corn
- stored at not more than 125 proof in charred new oak containers; and also includes mixtures of such whiskies of the same type.
- Whiskies conforming to these standards, which have been stored in the type oak containers prescribed, for a period of 2 years or more shall be further designated straight bourbon whisky.
Finally, the Federal Code goes on to state, "That the word 'bourbon' shall not be used to describe any whisky or whisky-based distilled spirits not produced in the United States."
Select Fine Art prints of this and other images can be purchased at bit.ly/ProPeak