Whiskey is such a recognizable beverage it almost seems ridiculous to pose the question in the title. Nevertheless, in spite of having been around for many centuries, the majority of folks only know it by name and taste but very little else about this golden beverage.

Bourbon is a variety of whiskey that uses a minimum of fifty one percent corn in the distillation process. Using corn makes for quite a difference during this journey from field to mouth. The name Bourbon comes from the county in Kentucky formed in 1785 in a shipping region now known for its distilling skills.

If you are planning to make your own beer from home, it makes sense that you become familiar with the ingredients, which you will be using during the beer-making process. There are generally four main homebrew beer ingredients, which are barley, hops, yeast, and of course, water. It is important that you gain a general understanding of what each ingredient does, and why it is necessary.