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The Instacart buying guide to bourbon
Choosing a bourbon can be a challenge due to the varied identifiers and processes used to make each brand. Whether you are trying bourbon for the first time or looking for something new, our buying guides can help you make a great choice. Instacart makes it easy. Add bourbon to your cart, and our Instarcart shoppers will deliver your item, often in as little as 2 hours!
About bourbon
Bourbon is a type of whiskey that meets the following specifications:
Types of bourbon
A traditional bourbon is made from a mash of 70% corn, 15% rye, and 15% barley. These bourbons are well balanced, with equal flavors of sweet and spicy. Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, Knob Creek, Old Crow, and Evan William are popular traditional bourbons.
Wheated bourbons replace the rye in the mash with wheat. These bourbons are sweeter and have less heat than traditional bourbon. Four Roses, Old Fitzgerald, Maker's Mark, and the famous Pappy Van Winkle are examples of wheated bourbons.
A high rye bourbon has less corn, very little barley, and at least 30% rye. High rye bourbons are known for their strong bite and spicy flavors. Examples of high rye bourbons include Woodford Reserve and Bulleit.
Small batch bourbons are blended from no more than 100 barrels of different bourbons. Four Roses Small Batch is a good example of a small batch bourbon.
A single barrel bourbon is made from start to finish in one barrel. As each barrel is different, each single barrel bourbon will vary in aroma, taste, and color. These bourbons are known for their intense flavors. Michter's 10-Year Single Barrel is a good example of a single barrel bourbon.
Barrel-proof bourbon, also known as "cask strength," is a blend of three small-batch bourbons. The three blending bourbons are usually aged 6 years, 8 years, and 12 years. These bourbons have lots of heat and flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and herbs. They are dark in color, often with hints of red. Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a popular barrel-proof bourbon.
Barrel-finished bourbons move from one barrel to another during the aging process. These bourbons are known for their sweet flavors, but this can vary depending on the type of finishing barrel used. Angel's Envy Port Wine Barrel Finish Bourbon is an example of a bourbon aged in a port wine barrel.
Bonded bourbons, also known as Bottled-in-Bond or BiB bourbons, are rare due to the strict guidelines for their production. BiB bourbons must be distilled and put in a barrel in one calendar year, by one distiller, and in one production warehouse. BiB bourbons must be 100 proof exactly. A popular BiB bourbon is Old Grand-Dad.
Unfiltered bourbons have a distinctly hazy appearance. Many argue that unfiltered bourbons are the most flavorful on the market. HW American Prairie Reserve, Four Roses Limited Editions, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof are popular unfiltered bourbons.
A blended bourbon has had flavorings or colors added. A blended bourbon must be 51% bourbon by volume, but the flavoring possibilities are endless. Blended bourbons on the market today include Wild Turkey Spiced, Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon Whiskey, and Jim Beam Apple.
How to serve bourbon
Bourbon pairs well with smoked meats and spicy sides. The sweet notes of bourbon also play well with nuts, fruits, maple syrup, chocolate, and sweet potatoes. Bourbon can be enjoyed neat, with a splash of water, or over ice. Bourbon is also an essential ingredient in mixed drinks such as the Manhattan, Mint Julep, and Old Fashioned.
Bourbon Near Me
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FAQs about bourbon
Florida, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Nebraska, and Hawaii are the only states that permit the direct shipment of bourbon. Other states either restrict online alcohol purchases or limit them to beer, wine, hard cider, or mead.
Instacart is a delivery service rather than a shipping service, allowing you to order bourbon online without the hassle of shipping limitations. With Instacart, you can order your bourbon and have it delivered the same day.
The Instacart app makes it easy to find bourbon retailers in your area. When ordering bourbon through Instacart, please note the following restrictions:
Instacart will accept your U.S. driver's license, state-issued ID card, or military ID. U.S. passports are also acceptable unless your bourbon is a part of a Costco, Walmart, or California-based order.
When they arrive with your order, your shopper will scan your ID card or manually enter your information. Costco, Walmart, and California orders do not allow shoppers to enter identification information manually.