Random Bourbon Facts

1. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association 95 per cent of all bourbon whiskey is produced in Kentucky. Kentucky is home to more barrels of maturing bourbon than people.

2. During World War II, many bourbon distilleries were converted in order to make fuel and penicillin.

3. Some people believe bourbon was named after Bourbon County in Kentucky. Others believe it was named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, a major port for trading Kentucky whisky.

4. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States, not just Kentucky.

5. If bourbon is aged for more than two years but less than four, it must bear an age statement on the label.

Sources:

https://www.worldwhiskyday.com/100-whisky-facts/