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Small-Batch Bourbon

Small-batch Bourbon is a corn-based Whiskey made from either sweet or sour mash and aged in charred oak barrels. The term "small-batch" refers to bourbon blended from selected barrels.

Where it's made: Small-batch Bourbon can legally be made in the United States. Most of it comes from from Kentucky, the state in which it was originally produced.

What does it do? Small-batch Bourbon's distinctive taste is generally milder than straight bourbon. Expect the flavor of caramel, cloves and honey. Small-batch bourbons are considered a foundation ingredient of a cocktail, and can easily overwhelm the other components if not properly prepared.

How to mix it? Small-batch Bourbon is most often enjoyed either straight or on the rocks. In a cocktail, it is normally blended with spring water, mint or citrus fruit.

Where to buy it? Widely available in the United States and internationally. Look for the "small-batch" designation. Prices range from $8 to upward of $100 a bottle.

Questions about small-batch Bourbon? E-mail us.

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Bourbon Drinks
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Bourbon Links
1. Smallbatch.com
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6. Kentucky Bourbon Festival
7. Whisky World
8. Whisky Portal
9. The Whiskey Pages
10. WhiskyLinks.com

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Small-Batch Bourbon
1. Old Rip Van Winkle 15-year-old Bourbon
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3. Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23-year-old Bourbon
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5. Basil Hayden's Small Batch Bourbon
6. Booker's Small Batch Bourbon
7. Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
8. Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Bourbon
9. Baker's Bourbon Aged 7 Years
10. Jefferson's Reserve Very Small Batch Bourbon