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The typical grain mixture for bourbon, known as the mash bill, is a minimum of 51% corn, with the remainder being rye, wheat, malted barley, or some combination of these. A mash bill that contains wheat instead of rye produces what is known as a wheated bourbon. The grain is ground and mixed with water.
Making bourbon at home in the United States is illegal, so purchase your bourbon from a licensed alcohol retailer. If the bottle is labeled Straight Bourbon Whiskey, it means that the liquor has met the U.S. government's standards for bourbon. Choose your bourbon based on characteristics that suit your personal taste.