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About Bourbon and Whiskey
Bourbon whiskey is a type of American Whiskey: a barrel-aged spirit made from primarily from corn.
Although is “unclear precisely” what inspired the name it is ultimately derived from the French Bourbon dynasty.
“the Origin of bourbon is not well documented”.
Some facts that we know.
In the mid-late 1700’s, the State of Virginia offered acres of land to the settlers. Offering land in Bourbon County Virginia. In exchange the settlers had grown corn. This was taxed.
Bourbon evolved from Corn Whiskey.
Kentucky becomes a state in 1792.
*Wikipedia
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