Tennessee is home to some of the best bourbon distilleries in the world. Bourbon is a type of American whiskey that is made from at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak barrels. Tennessee bourbon must also be filtered through sugar maple charcoal before it is bottled, which gives it a unique flavor profile.
There are many reasons why Tennessee bourbon is so highly regarded. First, the state’s climate is ideal for aging bourbon. The hot summers and cold winters cause the bourbon to expand and contract in the barrel, which helps to extract the flavors from the wood. Second, the sugar maple charcoal filtration process removes impurities from the bourbon, resulting in a smoother, more refined flavor.
