Tennessee bourbon distilleries are facilities in the U.S. state of Tennessee that produce bourbon whiskey. Bourbon is a type of American whiskey that is made from at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak barrels. Tennessee bourbon distilleries must adhere to the same federal regulations as other bourbon producers, but they also have to follow additional state requirements, such as filtering the whiskey through sugar maple charcoal before aging it.
Tennessee bourbon is known for its smooth, mellow flavor. This is due in part to the charcoal filtering process, which removes impurities from the whiskey. Tennessee bourbon is also aged for a minimum of two years, which gives it a more complex flavor than some other types of bourbon.