How to Drink Bourbon: 4 Ways Everyone Can Enjoy (2024)

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Once you get your bourbon, try not to drink the entire glass in one swig. Instead, bourbon should be sipped slowly and savored, especially when served neat. This gives you the chance to really explore all the different smells and flavors present in your spirit.

Once you get your bourbon, try not to drink the entire glass in one swig. Instead, bourbon should be sipped slowly and savored, especially when served neat. This gives you the chance to really explore all the different smells and flavors present in your spirit.

To be bourbon, whiskey must be (1) made and aged in the U.S., (2) made from a mash that is at least 51% corn, (3) distilled to a proof no higher than 159 (79.5 percent ABV), (4) aged in new charred oak barrels and put into the barrel at no more than 125 proof (“entry proof”), and (5) bottled at no less than 80 proof, ...

The best glass to enjoy all the flavors and aromas of bourbon is called a Glencairn glass, a tulip-shaped glass that funnels the aromas to your nose, allowing a full flavor experience. Any type of tulip-shaped glass will also work well, and there's nothing wrong with using a tumbler.

1. Old Forester 100 Proof. Old Forester is a well-known name in bourbon and whiskey, and this brand provides plenty of different options for sipping bourbon. Old Forester 100 proof has a robust flavor that is still somewhat sweet and smooth, making it a great choice for sipping neat or over ice.

You should keep your bourbon at room temperature, which is between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're going to drink it within a few days, you can place your container in the fridge. However, leaving bourbon in the cold for a long period of time can alter the flavors.

Slowly swirl it around your mouth and begin chewing on the bourbon. Chewing it allows your palate to experience the bourbon itself. After you have done this, you can swallow. Once you swallow, breathe out, (this releases the ethanol taste), and smack your lips a few times.

Bourbon mixes well many beverages including cola, soda water, coffee, orange juice, fortified wine, and other spirits. Bourbon is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed in a co*cktail.

A bourbon must be distilled at no more than 160 proof, or 80% alcohol by volume. Jack is well under that. It comes over the still at 140 proof, or 70% alcohol.

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Whiskey's potential health benefits are associated with low to moderate amounts. Over time, high alcohol consumption can increase your risk of chronic disease and other health issues. Whiskey's heart benefits come with small doses. Heavy alcohol use can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.

When placing your order, it's essential to be clear and concise. Mention the bourbon brand you prefer and then specify whether you want it "neat" or "on the rocks." For example, you can say, "I'd like a Maker's Mark on the rocks, please."

The most classic of all bourbon co*cktails, the Old Fashioned has been around for more than 200 years. Its staying power owes to its simplicity: Little more than a slug of whiskey, seasoned and sweetened with Angostura bitters and sugar, the drink is more special than a neat pour, but nearly as easy to enjoy.

Bourbon mixes well many beverages including cola, soda water, coffee, orange juice, fortified wine, and other spirits. Bourbon is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed in a co*cktail.

Because bourbon must go in new charred oak, ice tends to enhance the oak flavors to the point they're over-oaked. But if you like oak, go for it. With Scotch, which doesn't have the new charred oak edict, ice often complements older whiskeys, but I recommend water.