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Bourbon
American whiskey made from at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels. The new oak gives bourbon its rich vanilla and caramel character.
- Type
- Spirit
- Typical strength
- 45% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 75 kcal
- Used in
- 7 cocktails
How It Tastes
Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak and baking spice.
Bartender's Tip
For sours, a bourbon around 45 to 50% ABV keeps its voice under citrus and sugar.
Substitutes
Rye Whiskey. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
- Lemon Juicein 4 drinks
- Simple Syrupin 3 drinks
- Egg Whitein 2 drinks
- Demerara Syrupin 1 drink
- Angostura Bittersin 1 drink
- Orange Bittersin 1 drink
- Campariin 1 drink
- Sweet Vermouthin 1 drink