Bourbon vs Tennessee Whiskey

An American whiskey made from a grain bill of at least 51% corn, distilled to no more than 160 proof, and aged in new charred oak barrels. Bourbon can be produced anywhere in the United States, though Kentucky produces approximately …

Meets all the requirements of bourbon but is produced in Tennessee and filtered through sugar maple charcoal before aging, a process known as the Lincoln County Process. This extra step imparts a distinctively smooth and slightly sweet character.