Corn Whiskey (Noun)
Meaning
Whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Corn whiskey is known for its strong and rich flavor due to the high corn content in the mash.
- The traditional bourbon maker decided to create a corn whiskey for a change of pace and introduced a new product line.
- A common misconception about corn whiskey is that it's a type of bourbon, but technically bourbon must be aged in new oak barrels, whereas corn whiskey does not.
- After years of experimenting with different grains, the master distiller settled on creating a unique corn whiskey recipe using 90% corn mash.
- In contrast to other whiskey styles, corn whiskey is allowed to be aged in used or uncharred barrels, giving it a distinct character.