corn whisky
Definition
Noun: * A type of American whiskey: Corn whisky is a distilled spirit made primarily from corn. By legal definition in the United States, it must be produced from a fermented grain mixture (mash) that contains at least 80 percent corn. It is typically unaged or aged in used or uncharred oak barrels, which gives it a clear or light color and a distinct, often sweeter, grain-forward flavor compared to other whiskeys like bourbon.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The distillery specializes in producing a smooth, traditional corn whisky.
- He prefers the sweet, robust flavor of corn whisky over rye.
- For this recipe, you can use bourbon or a good-quality corn whisky.
Advanced Usage
- Legal Definition: In the United States, the term "corn whisky" has a specific legal definition under the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits. To be labeled as such, the spirit must be made from a mash of at least 80% corn, distilled at no more than 160 proof (80% alcohol by volume), and stored at no more than 125 proof in either used or uncharred new oak containers. If it is stored in this way for any period, it cannot be called "straight" corn whisky.
Variants and Related Words
- Corn whiskey: An alternative spelling, commonly used interchangeably.
- Moonshine: While often made from corn, "moonshine" traditionally refers to illegally produced, unaged distilled spirits, not all of which meet the legal criteria for corn whisky.
- Bourbon whiskey: A related American whiskey that must contain at least 51% corn but has different aging requirements (in new, charred oak barrels).
Synonyms
- Corn liquor: A more general, often informal term for whiskey made from corn.
Related Phrases
- Straight corn whisky: If aged for at least two years in used or uncharred new oak containers and meeting other criteria, it can be labeled "straight corn whisky."
Noun
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whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn
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