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Mash BillTerm

The recipe of grains in a whiskey, given as percentages, for example 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley.

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Why It Matters

The mash bill sets a whiskey's base flavour: corn for sweetness, rye for spice, wheat for softness, malted barley for biscuit and the enzymes that make fermentation work.

Related Terms

Bourbon - WheatedBourbon - High Rye

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How It's Made: Grain & Mash Bill

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