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.

Everybody has an interest in attaining his or her own potential in one way or another. Different types of liquor and spirits of a more earthly, or shall we say earthy kind may or may not help with that effort. All the same, one thing that is beyond dispute and that is the certainty that they will make the journey much more pleasurable.