ABC’s Of Bourbon: G-No Additives
The last standard of the ABC’s Of Bourbon is “No Additives”. I know, 
I know…it doesn’t start with a “G”. There are no good ways to say “No Additives” using the letter “G”. This standard means no additional alcohol, flavoring agents such as caramel, or colorings are permitted. In case some of you were wondering, Charcoal Filtering IS a flavoring agent. This prevents some types of American Whiskey from being Bourbon. Once again, this standard is a quality issue. Additives could alter taste and the way you feel in the morning. Also, by keeping Bourbon additive free, it most resembles the early days of America when Bourbon was first born.
A – American Made
B – Barrels
C – Corn
D – Distilled
E – Entered
F – Filled
G- No Additives
In conclusion, these 7 standards have to be followed in order to be called a Bourbon. So remember when your shopping for our native spirit, if it doesn’t say “Bourbon” on the bottle…It’s not a Bourbon. Thanks to everyone who has been keeping up with my ABC’s Of Bourbon series, I enjoyed it and your comments. Keep checking back and I’d love to hear from you!
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