Straight whiskey prior to its bottling. American straight whiskey must be aged in charred new oak barrels and must be put into the barrels for aging at a concentration not exceeding 62.5% abv. When bottled, only water to reduce proof may be added. This is the definition established for production of American whiskey for consumption within the United States as per the U.S federal "Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits". (The regulations do not necessarily apply to American whiskey made for export.) Alternatively, straight can also refer to a way of requesting and/or serving a drink of whiskey—pouring the spirit without any
Corn whiskey four years can be designated bottled in bond if they meet additional requirements. Many American whiskey distillers include corn whiskeys in their product lines along with bourbons and other styles. A few large whiskey producers, such as George Dickel No. 1 White Corn Whisky, make unaged corn whiskeys but most corn whiskeys are made by smaller distillers located all around the country. Corn whiskey Corn whiskey is an American liquor made from a mash of at least 80 percent corn and distilled to a maximum strength of 160 proof (80% alcohol by volume). Distinct from the stereotypical American moonshine, corn