Everything You Need To Know About Bourbon - A Beginners Guide

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Great job, gentlemen. One additional thing that defines a bourbon is that the mash must be distilled at no higher than 160 proof and put into a barrel at no higher than 125 proof. Cheers boys!

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You guys knocked it out of the park for someone, like myself, who is just getting into bourbon. There's just too much out there with too much $$ involved to go out as a newbie without the info you presented. And presented, I might add, in a way that a novice can both follow and apply. Too many of these "What You Should Know" types of bourbon videos jump to the deep end of the pool by talking about flavor profiles, variations, finish, etc. but forget that the first step is knowing the basic about what you're drinking and why it's labeled the way it is ... have to know's as you get your head around this world of bourbon. Thanks so much ... keep it up!

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[@marcmiller1337]

Great show as always. Few additional things, there is almost always (always?) malted barley in bourbon. The enzymes help the yeast activate. The 2 year designation is just “straight” there doesn’t have to be a state, though Trent was correct it must come from that state to say it. Bourbon also can’t come off the still above 160 proof and cannot go into the barrel above 125. Barrel Proof isn’t necessarily what it went into the barrel at. Proof goes up as it ages, which is how you get barrel proofs over 125, it just means no additional water was added after aging. When shopping, it’s important to read the label and see who distilled and bottled it. Good producers will be transparent about who made it and where it came from. Also, quick piece of minutia, someone who blends alcohol to achieve a flavor different from the original components is called a “rectifier” which is IMO a term that needs a comeback. Thanks for all the amazing content guys! I look forward to every show!

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Yeah I stopped watching after a bit cause they kept missing things. Might be good for people who have no idea but they need to provide the proper info if you are gonna make a video and call it "Everything You Need To Know About Bourbon - A Beginners Guide".

[@HeathCutler]

Just to add on to this a bit, there is also "Full Proof", which is different from barrel proof. As you said Marc, barrel proof just means no additional water was added after aging and its proof is as-is straight from the barrel. On the other hand, full proof indicates water was added after aging in order to bring the whiskey back down to its original barrel entry proof. So there is some distinction there.

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Note that all the chain restaurants likely have an Old Fashioned on their menu, and they usually have a deal with one brand, such as Knob Creek for Longhorn. Also, most stores sell the little airline style bottles to try them. I live about 3 miles from both the Old Grand Dad Jim Beam and Buffalo Trace distilleries. We can sometimes smell the angel share evaporating from the barrels. Sort of strange KY is full of Baptists that want to go back to 1920s Prohibition, but areas allowed to vote on it more often choose to sell alcohol, and anyone is free to not drink a drop.

[@michaelwelsh9957]

Do you ever go to Buffalo Trace? I am wanting to go in the morning and am thinking I need to be an hour early to get an allocated bottle.

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I’ve only been into Bourbon for short while and thanks to your videos I’ve learned so much in such a short period of time. I look forward to all of your videos! Thank you both!

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Humble, respectful, and inviting discourse about whiskey. Absolutely lovely, thank you from a new subscriber!

[@mjr76]

This is such a great video in explaining bourbon in layman's terms. I will be passing this on to friends and family who want to know more about all of the bourbons out there. Great job gentleman!

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[@currahee63]

Great job as always Kurt and Trent. As much as I've learned over the past year as I've gotten more serious about my bourbon hobby, there's still so much to learn. That video broke it down nicely and is a good reference moving forward. Cheers!

[@__charles__]

very helpful video as i am still learning. i've been watching and subscribed to you channel for about a month now. i think you guys are the best when it comes to talking bourbon/whiskey. i'm a long time 20 year+ beer geek with lots of great breweries in southern california. with my favorite beers being barrel aged stouts (mostly in bourbon and whiskey barrels), i recently progressed to drinking bourbon/whiskey last month. i've come to enjoy drinking bourbon/whiskey as much as beer and your channel helps me out a lot! cheers!

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Great video as always! Ironically, I was researching all of this stuff last week for my own edification. Should’ve just waited for this episode. 😅 I appreciate you validating my research! Cheers and thanks for the 11th hour add as a patron at the end. Just joined last night. You guys are quick! 👏👏👏

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I started watching you guys 2 days ago and learned so much I went out and picked up my first Bourbon, Wild Turkey 101. I really like the sweetness and hint of vanilla and oak. I will be buying new Bourbons soon so I can experience more flavors. Also just subscribed to your channel.

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Great information for the newbie. Now I wont have to stare at the shelf for 10 minutes crossed eyed trying to decipher the bottles... Lol.... thanks again, love the channel!!!!

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[@jamesseamans1491]

Really enjoyed all this information. Been in whiskies for about a year now and am still learning. I have bourbon, whiskey, tequilas, Irish , and scotch. I even bought a cognac just so I could say I have one. There are a lot of them that I like and a couple I got to be in the mood for. Thank y’all again.

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You guys are great! I've been and bourbon lover for 57+ years, happy to have found your channel. Cheers!

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Curt & Trenton, I've been enjoying Bourbon whiskey for 40+ years, but your videos like this always teach me more. Thank you!

[@IndyGuy65]

I got back into bourbon 5 years ago and I still learned somethings from you guys. Great video!

[@debbybrady1246]

Thank you for doing this video. I'm a relatively new whiskey drinker and am having much fun.

[@BrianStDenis-pj1tq]

Yeast makes alcohol from carbs. Filter those results and you have beer. Filter and distill the results and you have "grain alcohol" like vodka. Start with >50% corn as your carbs (called mash bill), distill and then age the results in new charred oak barrels, and you have bourbon whiskey. Use something less than 50% corn in the mash bill and/or age in other then new charred oak barrels, and you have "regular" whiskey. Crown Royal is an example of a non-bourbon whiskey but one super close to bourbon.

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Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@crivitzguy5017]

Gentlemen, that video helps me tremendously and I thank you both for that. You are correct about finding your own path too. The "best" bourbon is the one you like. That said, this video serves as a great guide to find that path...then the real fun begins! A wealth of information! There won't be a quiz tomorrow I hope! Flat out awesome job and I can't wait for Part Two! Be well!

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Good job guys, solid lesson in basic bourbon fundamentals!

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Thanks y’all! I’ve watched for a month or 2 and wow this is super helpful. Was literally talking to my girlfriend about this the other day! Also any budget bottles that y’all can throw in your videos are super appreciated!

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Great video guys! Very informative. I’ve been following you guys for a few months and just got into whiskies about a year ago. Keep up the great work!

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I dont drink alcohol at all but I absolutely love watching these bourbon and whiskey vids. I have really enjoyed this one because I had no idea what the difference was between these drinks. Thank you for making this vid for us low knowledge watchers.

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Sizzles Like Bacon bourbon bar strikes again! Great content as always guys! Would love a video of Kurt and Trentons top 5 finished whiskeys.

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Great video and full of good information. I am planning on going on the Bourbon Trail in early December and this will help me to understand what they are talking about on the tours. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

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Great video guys! I'm fairly new to the game and pretty much what I know is from watching your video's. I learned a lot tonight and I will feel a little more confident looking through the bourbon selection. I'm going to forward this to my son who is learning like I am.

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A very in depth description on bourbon the mash bill, barreling, time to age well done in this video SLB in contrast to another video. I would enjoy seeing a video of tequila for bourbon drinkers or any recommendations. Keep up the good work you and trenton nailed it with this video 👍

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This is an excellent beginner’s guide to all things bourbon/whisky! Thanks for all the insight y’all

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Ive actually scanned through your videos while at the liquor store lol I feel weird watching a video while looking at bottles but the owners reaction tells me that im not the only one who does it. I guess that's how you go shopping in 2022 lol

[@turkiska8380]

I may have missed it in the video, but also included in the definition of bourbon is that the distillation proof must be 160 proof or less, and the barrel entry proof must be 125 proof or less. Very nice intro/overview of bourbon, thorough, and very much appreciated!

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Another great informative video. Thanks. I am so glad you covered BIB. :)

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Kurt & Trent. Thanks, this is a great video. Lots of information in an easy to understand format. Reinforced my knowledge and answered questions I had not thought to ask. Your consideration to those who may be afraid their ask a question they may think is dumb is very kind. I agree with you there are no dumb questions with one exception. If they ask you the same question repeatedly after you answer, then it becomes a dumb question. I'm looking forward to your next video.

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This video was very helpful to better understand bourbon labeling. Thank you both...

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I'm very new to your channel. I've really enjoyed the learning process. I do have a new appreciation for Bourbon. I'm excited to discover the different smells and taste that you describe. Can't wait to identify the fruits and various wood sensations.

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This is an awesome video. I am one of those who is going to start my bourbon journey because of you two

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Such a great video. Learn a tasty nugget almost each and every time. Thanks, gentlemen!

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Very informative video. I would love a video like this for Scotch👍Thank You!!! Your very helpful.🎉

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Awesome video. This is my favorite bourbon channel on KZbin by far! No slight to others but SLB rocks!

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Very informative! Been a bourbon enthusiast for several years now and I definitely learned a few things from this video. Thank you for the awesome content as always.

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Excellent information, never knew things in such detail - Thank you again ...Best channel - accurate , to the point :) cheers

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This was an excellent video, Kurt and Trenton! Thank you for useful information! Greetings from Norway!

[@graveshotx]

Nice beginner's guide. Outside of bourbon you can add that if you see whiskey, it means that whatever that type is must be 51% of the mashbill. So a Rye whiskey has to have at least 51% Rye.

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Love your channel, guys. Great episode.

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Great information. I’m new to the bourbon game so this was very helpful.

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I enjoy your channel because your honest and enthusiasm toward whiskey. I also have found that your nose and palate and mine are the same. I usually pick up whiskies you recommend because that.

[@Glock2201]

As usual great video. You did a great job of explaining everything you talked about. You answered one question I had and that was if finished bourbons are actually bourbon and they are because they are at least 51 percent corn and aged in new charred barrels at first and there is no requirements after that. One of the reasons I like your video is that you are a believer that there is no "wrong way". Find what you enjoy and enjoy it while trying new things to find other things you like to enjoy.

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Hello Gents, I've enjoyed and learned a bit from many of your episodes, including this one. May I gently note, as one living in California's Amador Valley region, that "Amador" is not pronounced "Omador." The Am is pronounced like the word "am" in the phrase "I am what I am." I hope this helps a bit. Thanks for your channel, it's very good!

[@mscriv33]

Great video guys! Just to expand on this a bit, a bourbon must be distilled at no more than 160 proof and be barreled at no more than 125 proof.

[@rhayes458]

Great video - thank you! Always enjoy your content! On the topic of beginner bourbon…would you ever consider doing a video highlighting the typical, main profiles and notes that you guys get on common distilleries/products? It would be helpful to know the typical notes you experience for the primary distilleries. Thanks!

[@geewyllikers]

Nine out of every ten people will agree that one out of every ten people will disagree. I really appreciate that you openly confess it's okay for us to Not all like the same flavor profiles and that those preferences can and do change over time and upon introductions to different products. I also would acknowledge that we all skid our tires just a bit towards the end of a larger tasting. I like to think of this as a brotherhood threshold. I'm a new subscriber and I find your videos to be true and stable in a world that needs more of that. Nice job Gents.

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I subscribed when you guys saved me $90 on a bourbon that I was planning to buy. Thanks 👍!

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The fact you get to do this with your son is amazing. Cheers to you guys

[@paullee2177]

Very informative and interesting. Being a fairly new bourbon drinker I learned a lot from this video. Thanks.

[@johnpalenick5962]

Although you have mentioned that in order for the whiskey to be bourbon whiskey, it must be aged in charred new oak barrels, it more specifically must be aged in new 'american white' oak barrels. The difference in flavors from the aging process is significant enough from one white oak tree to another...if it were any kind of oak tree, the flavor profiles would be enormously different, and the constraint that it must be from american white oak trees is important. Great job guys...keep up the wonderfully helpful videos!

[@EffKayFower]

While I agree with you that different oak may impart different characteristics, there is no requirement for oak species. Their statement that the barrel staves may be made of any oak is correct.

[@mikestewart3670]

Great video as always guys!

[@brad4266]

Good video. While I knew most of that info, I didn’t know it all. Always open to learning more.

[@keithpowell2786]

Thanks for another awesome video, New to the bourbon world Is has been so helpful. Hope you guys and your families have a very merry Christmas