🥃 SPIRIT 101: BOURBON Bourbon is America's native spirit — and arguably the most misunderstood one. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to sharpen what you already know, this guide covers everything you need to understand bourbon from the ground up. What Makes It Bourbon? Bourbon must meet five legal requirements: (1) Made in the United States. (2) The mash bill must be at least 51% corn. (3) Distilled to no more than 160 proof. (4) Aged in new, charred oak

George Dickel Bottled in Bond Fall 2008 is more than just a great pour — it's a history lesson in a glass. On this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger review this award-winning expression while sharing exclusive footage from one of their first-ever distillery tours. Bottled in Bond regulations date back to the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, one of the first consumer protection laws in U.S. history. Dickel's BIB delivers on those strict standards — a single dist

If you've ever wondered what separates a wheated bourbon from a traditional rye-mashbill bourbon, this episode is the perfect place to start. Crystal and Roger review Wilderness Trail's Wheated Bottled in Bond Bourbon — a benchmark expression from one of Kentucky's most respected craft distilleries. Bottled in Bond means it's at least 4 years old, bottled at exactly 100 proof, and produced at a single distillery in a single season. Wilderness Trail's wheated expression swaps