There's nothing like coming home to a nice, smooth glass of bourbon after a long day. The popular American whiskey, which has become all but synonymous with Kentucky, isn't for everyone — but aficionados can't get enough of the liquor's oaky flavor. While drinking the stuff is one thing, a true connoisseur is keen to learn all there is to know about bourbon, including its distillation and production process. After all, a lot of hard work goes into filling up your favorite whiskey glass. So sit back, relax, and pour a few fingers of Jim Beam, because you're in for a boozy — and educational — ride. Here's how bourbon actually gets made.
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So, what's bourbon? | 0:00
The mash bill | 1:31
Creating the bourbon mash | 2:31
Fermenting | 3:33
The remaining liquid is distilled | 4:41
Liquids and solids | 5:29
The perfect bourbon barrel | 6:27
Aging the bourbon | 7:42
When it's done | 8:35
Bottling | 9:43
Into your hands | 10:45
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