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Rye Whiskey, American

May 3, 2012 - Front Page, Types of Whiskey - Tagged: rye, whiskey - 3 comments

There are two types of whiskies you will find labeled “Rye Whiskey”, American rye whiskey which according to US law has specific requirements that we will discuss in this article…

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How to Make Whiskey – Step by Step

January 24, 2012 - Distillation, Front Page, Whiskey 101 - Tagged: brew, distillation, ferment, malt, mash, pot still, recipe, whiskey, wort - 32 comments

Making Whiskey is not complicated. It consists of five basic steps which we will look at detail.  However, before you begin read this entire article, read the safety tips below…

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Bourbon Whiskey

January 13, 2012 - Types of Whiskey - Tagged: Bourbon, corn mash, whiskey - 2 comments

Bourbon is an American whiskey made from a minimum of 51% corn. The distilled fermented mash is then aged in new, charred Oak barrels. The name Bourbon whiskey was derived…

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Is It Illegal to Make Whiskey?

January 10, 2012 - TTB - Tagged: gangs, moonshine, prohibition, TTB, whiskey - no comments

DISCLAIMER:  I am not a lawyer.  I am not providing legal advice.  Laws vary from State to State.  The federal government also has its own set of regulation pertaining to distillation…

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