Bourbon as Defined by Law

What makes bourbon bourbon? Bourbon is a uniquely American whiskey that is federally defined and regulated. Bourbon is a type of whiskey distilled from primarily corn with strict requirements on how and where it it is distilled, aged, and bottled. Louisville-based attorney, Brian Haara explains the federal regulations that define bourbon and what must and cannot be added to whiskey bearing the bourbon label.

 

  Brian Haara is an attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky and is the author of the book Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America.