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and flavor. As the whiskey ages in
the barrel, some notes fade while
others increase. Tannins keep
building, eventually overcoming
the buttery, vanilla, coconut and
smoky notes.
05 Bourbon contains no artificial
coloring or additives. Only water
can be added to the spirit, and that
only to control the proof.
06 Bourbon is a U.S.
designation, but it does not have
to be distilled, aged or otherwise
claim provenance in Kentucky
(unless it's called "Kentucky
Straight Bourbon").
A top-shelf bourbon can best be
appreciated neat, over ice or with
a splash of water, as you'll want
to savor every gram of goodness.
When you're in the mood for a
fine bourbon cocktail, though, you
can use any number of brands to
make classics like a Manhattan,
Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned or
Mint Julep.
Try a side-by-side comparison of
several bourbons and pick out the
flavors that play on your palate:
vanilla, char, coconut, caramel,
oak, toasted wood, tobacco,
leather, citrus, pear, sweetness and
cinnamon. What other flavors play
with your senses? Which bourbon
tickles your fancy the most?
Use this list to begin your
exploration of the American spirit.
A taste of America's favorite
bourbons
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Wild Turkey Bourbon,
Lawrenceburg, KY Wild

Turkey has a long, proud
heritage, stretching back to the
mid-19th century, when the

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Look for tones of sweet tobacco,
orange and mint.
Wild Turkey 81. The 81-proof
bourbon, aged 6 to 8 years,
showcases the high-rye mash bill
and charred American oak barrels.
Long Branch. This collaboration
between Master Distiller Eddie
Russell and creative director
Matthew McConaughey has been
refined with Texas mesquite and
oak charcoals for a subtle smoky
finish.
Founded in 1795, Jim Beam has
been operated by one family for
seven generations-still aging
their spirit twice as long as the
law requires.
Jim Beam Bourbon. The
everyday bourbon offers mediumbodied mouthfeel with hints of
vanilla and caramel.
Jim Beam Double Oak
Bourbon. Aged in charred

Jim Beam Single Barrel
Bourbon. Each hand-selected

Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon.

Jim Beam uses a proprietary
process to extract the bourbon
trapped inside the wood after
a barrel has been emptied
then blends it with extra-aged
bourbon. Pick out the deep char
aroma and flavors.

Buffalo Trace, Frankfort,
KY Diversity of processes-

recipes, warehouses, barrels and
more-results in a diversity of
masterfully crafted products at
this historic distillery.
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Blanton's Single Barrel
Bourbon. A few select barrels

are chosen from the middle
sections of Warehouse H, where
Col. Albert B. Blanton believed
his bourbons aged best.
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Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel
Bourbon. Hand selected to the

standards of Master Distiller
Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, this
bourbon is perfectly balanced
and rich as the master would
insist.
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Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon.

Each barrel that goes into this
rare, limited-edition bourbon
ages for 23 years, carefully
selected from the heart of the
warehouse. Enjoy neat!

Jim Beam, Clermont, KY

barrel presents a distinct flavor
and personality.
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

American white oak barrels
for four years and transferred
to freshly charred oak barrels
to impart rich, intense, woody
flavors.

Bulleit Bourbon, Louisville,
KY Inspired by whiskey pioneer

Augustus Bulleit more than 150
years ago, the spirit begins with
corn, rye and malted barley,
special yeast and Kentuckylimestone-filtered water. High
rye content contributes a bold,
spicy character.
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family-owned distillery was
opened on Wild Turkey Hill.
Today, distiller Jimmy Russell
is the world's longest-tenured
active master distiller, with his
son, Eddie Russell, following in
his footsteps.
Wild Turkey 101. With plenty of
rye, 101 highlights spicy notes as
well as deep char.

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Eagle Rare Bourbon,
Franklin County, KY Meet a

member of the award-winning,
family-owned Buffalo Trace
Distillery out of Frankfort,
Kentucky. The distillery's history
dates back to 1773 and includes
legends E.H. Taylor Jr., George
T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton,
Orville Schupp and Elmer T. Lee.
The masterful distilling and 10year aging gives a complex aroma
and smooth and lingering taste.

CELEBRATE
VIRGINIA
BOURBONS
The Commonwealth of Virginia
has a proud distilled spirits
heritage, from the Scottish and
Irish immigrants who brought
their recipes for unaged whiskey to
the New World in the 18th century,
to Elijah Craig's roots in Orange
County and George Washington's
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