bourbon

The word “bourbon” means a type of American whiskey made mostly from corn and aged in charred new oak barrels. In plain terms, an American whiskey, mostly made from corn, associated especially with Kentucky.

“Bourbon” is pronounced BUR-buhn (/ˈbɜː(ɹ).bən/ in IPA).

Here is “bourbon” used in a sentence: “He poured two fingers of bourbon over ice.”

Words with a similar meaning to “bourbon” include bourbon and branch, bourbon cream and Bourbon whiskey.

“Bourbon” is a noun.

The word “bourbon” comes from French. Named after Bourbon County, Kentucky, itself named for the French royal House of Bourbon.

“Bourbon” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

Bourbon is a specific type of American whiskey made mostly from corn and aged in charred new oak barrels, so all bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon. Whiskey is the broader category that also includes scotch and rye.

Bourbon is an American whiskey made primarily from corn and aged in charred new oak barrels, while scotch is whisky made in Scotland, typically from malted barley. The grain, country of origin, and barrel type set the two apart.

Bourbon is made mostly from corn, giving it a sweeter flavor, while rye whiskey is made primarily from rye grain, producing a spicier, drier taste. Both are aged in charred new oak barrels but differ in their dominant grain.