CornStyle

Corn whiskey is made from at least 80% corn. If it is aged, it goes into used or uncharred new oak, never new charred oak, which keeps it light, grainy and sweet.

The Rules

• At least 80% corn
• Distilled to no more than 160 proof
• If aged: used or uncharred new oak, at no more than 125 proof
• Can be sold unaged

What To Expect

Sweet corn, cereal and light fruit; unaged versions are clear and grainy.

Why It Matters

The descendant of moonshine. The barrel rule is the line between corn whiskey and bourbon.