Corn whiskey

Corn whiskey
A bottle of Georgia Moon corn whiskey, sold in the form of a mason jar
TypeAmerican whiskey
Country of origin United States
Alcohol by volume At least 40%
Proof (US)At least 80°
ColourClear or brown
Ingredientscorn
Related productsBourbon whiskey, Moonshine, Straight whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, Bottled in bond

Corn whiskey is an American liquor made principally from corn. Distinct from the stereotypical American moonshine, in which sugar is normally added to the mash, corn whiskey uses a traditional mash process,[1] and is subject to the tax and identity laws for alcohol under federal law.[2]

  1. ^ Smiley, Ian (2003). Making Pure Corn Whiskey: A Professional Guide for Amateur and Micro Distillers. ISBN 9780968629215.
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