Bourbon

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Explore bourbon whiskey for everyday sipping, cocktails, gifts and collecting. Bourbon is an American whiskey made from a mash containing at least 51% corn and matured in new charred oak containers. That combination often produces familiar notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak and baking spice, while the remaining grains and production choices can make each bottle taste very different.

Choose Bourbon by Style

• Wheated bourbon: Often softer and rounder, with less peppery spice.
• High-rye bourbon: Usually brings a livelier, spicier profile.
• Single-barrel bourbon: Drawn from an individual barrel, so character can vary between selections.
• Small-batch bourbon: Created from a selected group of barrels rather than one barrel.
• Bottled-in-bond bourbon: Made under specific U.S. production requirements and bottled at 100 proof.
• Barrel-proof bourbon: Bottled at or near the strength it leaves the barrel, usually with greater intensity.

Bourbon for Sipping, Cocktails and Gifts

For an approachable pour, look for tasting notes such as vanilla, caramel, honey or soft oak. For an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, a bourbon with enough proof and spice can remain noticeable after dilution. Limited releases, age-stated bottles and distinctive presentation boxes can make strong gifts, while dependable core expressions are practical for a home bar.

Browse more whiskey, compare rye whiskey, or explore whiskey bundles where available. Review each product page for the exact proof, bottle size, edition, inventory and delivery eligibility.

Bourbon Whiskey FAQ

What is bourbon whiskey?

Bourbon is a type of American whiskey made from a grain recipe containing at least 51% corn and matured in new charred oak containers. It must meet additional U.S. production and labeling requirements.

What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey?

Whiskey is the broader category. Bourbon is one legally defined style within that category, with requirements concerning where and how it is produced.

Does bourbon have to be made in Kentucky?

No. Bourbon can be produced anywhere in the United States. Kentucky is strongly associated with the style, but it is not the only producing state.

Is bourbon sweeter than rye whiskey?

Bourbon commonly tastes rounder and sweeter because corn is the dominant grain. Rye whiskey often shows more pepper, herbs or dry spice, although individual bottles vary.

What is the best bourbon for beginners?

Many beginners prefer a moderately proofed bourbon with notes of caramel, vanilla and gentle oak. Use the product tasting notes and proof to narrow the selection.

What bourbon is best for an Old Fashioned?

A balanced bourbon with enough proof and spice to stand up to sugar, bitters and dilution is a reliable choice. Sweeter wheated bourbon creates a softer drink, while high-rye bourbon adds spice.

What does single barrel mean?

Single-barrel bourbon comes from one individual barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. Flavor and proof can differ between barrel selections.

What does bottled in bond mean?

Bottled-in-bond whiskey follows specific U.S. rules concerning the distilling season, distiller, aging location and minimum age, and it is bottled at 100 proof.

How should bourbon be served?

Bourbon can be served neat, with a few drops of water, over ice, in a highball or in cocktails. Trying it neat first makes it easier to understand the bottle before adding dilution.

Can bourbon be shipped to my address?

Alcohol shipping eligibility depends on the destination and product. Enter the delivery information during checkout to see available options and final charges.