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Spirit forward bourbon cocktail accented with coffee liqueur and orange bitters that bridges classic structure with modern after dinner character
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Bourbon Whiskey
Spirit|Whiskey|45% ABV|Kentucky, United_States
Bourbon whiskey is a core classic cocktail spirit used in many stirred and sour style recipes across modern and traditional bars
Bourbon whiskey brings warm vanilla caramel oak richness and round body making it ideal for old fashioned variations sours and spirit forward cocktails
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Medium
Bitterness
Low
Acidity
Low
Body
Full
Taste
VanillaCaramelOak
Aroma
CornToasted OakSpice
Texture
Medium
Known For
Classic Cocktails
Old FashionedWhiskey SourMint Julep
Modern Cocktails
Bourbon HighballModern Sours
Signature Serves
Bourbon Old FashionedMint Julep
Pairings
Pairs Well With
Angostura BittersSugarOrange Peel
Recommended With
Lemon JuiceMaple SyrupGinger
Avoid Pairing With
Heavily Smoky Scotch
Substitutes
Substitute With
Rye WhiskeyAmerican Whiskey
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Whiskey Alternative
similar structure with different spice and sweetness balance
Serving Tips
Serve neat over ice or in classic stirred and shaken cocktails
Storage Tips
Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose high rye bourbon for spice or wheated bourbon for smoother profile
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Bourbon Whiskey
About Bourbon Whiskey
What Does Bourbon Whiskey Taste Like?
Rich sweet and rounded with vanilla caramel and toasted oak notes
How It Is Made
Made from majority corn mash and aged in new charred oak barrels to develop sweetness and oak depth
How To Use Bourbon Whiskey in Cocktails
Use as base spirit in old fashioned style cocktails sours and classic american recipes
Best For
Classic american cocktails sours and spirit forward serves
A Bit of History
Bourbon whiskey developed in the United States in the eighteenth century and became one of the most important foundational cocktail spirits