![]() The four major categories of bourbon flavor notes are as follows: nutmeg forward, cinnamon forward, caramel forward, and grain forward. Flavor Notes & Aromaĭisclaimer: There are endless flavors and aromas in each liquor type, but for comparison purposes, we only included some flavors to mention in this section.īourbon whiskey has a sweeter flavor than other whiskeys, and it has notes of caramel, oak, and vanilla. On the contrary, Scotch is made from a mash of cereal grains and malted barley, and brandy is made from wine, and the wine is commonly made from grapes grown in Southwestern France or other fermented fruit. Bourbon is made from a grain mash bill with at least 51% corn, while whiskey is made from malted barley or other grains. The base ingredients of whiskey, brandy, bourbon, and Scotch give distinct taste and profile to each distilled spirit. On the other hand, brandy undergoes double distillation before its aging process in wooden barrels. Liquors become purer and lighter because of the distillation process, giving higher alcohol content. Whiskey is either double distilled or triple distilled using copper pot stills. It can be made in Bourbon County, Kentucky, or any part of the US as long as it passes the bourbon standards. Bourbon is distilled twice to boost the alcohol content of the liquor and to remove impurities from fermented grain mash. ![]() The UK highly regulates the production of Scotch that it must be produced in Scotland, distilled from grain mash bills, and fermented by adding yeast. On the other hand, Scotch must be matured in wooden casks for at least three years, while brandies that are 90% pot-distilled should be aged for three years in French oak barrels. Bourbons should be aged for at least two years in new charred American oak barrels. ![]() The spirit must be aged in oak barrels for three years when it comes to whiskeys. The maturation process is an important thing for any distilled liquor. Lastly, all Cognacs are brandy, but brandy is not always Cognac. ![]() People get confused about these facts: All bourbons are whiskey, but whiskeys are not always bourbons.Īll Scotches are whiskey, but whiskeys are not always Scotch. While bourbon, brandy, Scotch, and whiskey have a fair share of similarities, they also have differences from each other. What’s more amazing is that brandy and Cognac are made from fermented grapes (Ugni Blanc) until they become wine. Yes, the liquors are related because they belong to the family of grain drinks.
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