Corn whiskey is an American whiskey made from a mash made up of at least 80 percent corn (maize). The whiskey is distilled to not less than 40 percent alcohol by volume. It does not have to be aged but, if it is aged, it must be in new or used uncharred oak barrels. Aging usually is brief, e.g., six months. During aging the whiskey picks up color and flavor and its harshness is reduced.
Corn whiskey is also frequently called "Corn liquor" or "Cor...
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Corn whiskey
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