bourbon

Meanings

• noun

  A type of distilled liquor made primarily from fermented corn mash.

  - "He enjoyed a glass of bourbon with his dinner."
  - "Bourbon is a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan."

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Synonyms

Bourbon whiskey , bourbon whiskey

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bourbon
tombston , gomboc , comb over

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Variants

List of all variants of bourbon that leads to same result
bourbon , bourbonism , bourbonisms , bourbons , Bourbon , Charles III , Duke de Bourbon , Charles de Bourbon , Conde , Louis II de Bourbon , Prince de Condé , d'Enghien

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Etymology

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Originally called 'bourbon whiskey' to denote the place of origin, Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States.

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Trivia

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1. Bourbon is aged in charred oak barrels, which gives it its distinctive color and flavor.

2. The oldest known distillery in the United States, Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, produces some of the most sought-after bourbons.

3. Bourbon was first commercially produced in the late 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whiskey: Bourbon is a type of whiskey, a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.

2. Bourbon County: A county located in northeastern Kentucky, United States, where bourbon whiskey was first produced.

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Culture

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Bourbon has deep cultural significance in the United States, particularly in the Southern states where it originated. It is often associated with traditions like the Kentucky Derby and barbecues. Bourbon has been featured in literature, music, and art, and is a popular gift for special occasions.

How to Memorize "bourbon"

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   - Visualize a glass of amber-colored bourbon with a swirl of aromatic fumes rising from the surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bourbon' with the image of a horse race or a barbecue.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Bourbon starts with B, and so does my brother Ben'

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