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.

Wine and beer enthusiasts regularly enjoy making their own and even if it is just a casual pastime, the experiments are fun and often produce some worthwhile results. However, making vodka, gin and others is partially just a matter of continuing or altering slightly that same process.

The humble grape can bring so much pleasure or so much frustration. There are records of the grape being used for making wine as far back as the Ancient Egyptians and perhaps even further back than that. Many a novice has undertaken the task of making wine from the vineyards and placed it in their own kitchens.