Did you know that in 1964 our United States Congress passed a law to be known as the Bourbon Act?!
It basically declared that bourbon is America’s gift to the world and truly our very own, native spirit!
In addition, it set down clear mandates for what a bourbon must be:
*Distilled from a mash bill of at least 51% of our native grain: Corn!
*Aged in new, flamed charred American Oak only!
*Made in the United States of America only! (But can also be made in Puerto Rico and Guam! Bet you didn’t know that!).
*Must be distilled at no higher than 160 Proof, enter the barrel no higher than 125 Proof and bottled at no less than 80 Proof!
While the whole brown spirits world is enjoying an amazing revival and perhaps its most popular period in history, Bourbon leads the way as the most popular whiskey in the world!
Yes, Bourbon is truly King right now!
And today we celebrate!
Cheers!
Fitz
