National Bourbon Day

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2023 Date	June 14, 2023
2024 Date	June 14, 2024

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National Bourbon Day celebrates all whiskeys produced within the borders of the United States. Bourbon has unique ingredients as corn, grains, malted barely, and rye or wheats. A bourbon must be aged at least two years using a new, charred oak barrel. some types can be aged over four years or even longer. Bourbons contain 40 to 50 percent of alcohol by volume. This day is observed annually on June 14th.

Top Tweets for National Bourbon Day

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It’s only right that we honor our nation’s flag and only native spirit on the same day. Wishing a Happy Flag Day and National Bourbon Day to all who celebrate! 🇺🇸🥃 https://t.co/YCoLaIHk5T
— Rep. John Yarmuth (@RepJohnYarmuth) June 14, 2022

It's National Bourbon Day! And I would like to point out that, I do agree with the government declaring bourbon "America's Native Spirit" and that it must be made in the US to be considered bourbon. So see, I don't oppose everything our government does.
— Jo Jorgensen (@JoForLiberty) June 14, 2022

Happy National Bourbon Day!! What y’all drinking to celebrate it? I’m sipping on some Basil Hayden Toast and later with dinner making a 1792 with lemonade. https://t.co/F0c6pKNZKt
— Books & Bourbon (@BooksnBourbon1) June 14, 2022

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National Bourbon Day Facts

For a whiskey to classify as bourbon it must be made in the U.S. The mix of grains used to distill bourbon must be within the range of 51-79% Indian corn. Most recipes use about 70% corn, hence the nickname corn whiskey.
According to nationalbourbonday, US President Lyndon B. Johnson gave bourbon his presidential stamp in 1964. He signed an Act of Congress that designated bourbon as The Official Spirit of America.
Most distillers make their bourbon between 80 and 100 proof which means it contains 40-50% alcohol by volume.

National Bourbon Day Top Events and Things to Do

Visit your local bar and order some bourbon. They may be hosting trivia or other events to celebrate the day.
Check out a collection of new bourbons.
Host a poker night and have everyone bring their favorite bourbon drinks.

National Bourbon Day References and Related Sites

www.nationalbourbonday.com: National Bourbon Day

www.nationalbourbonday.com: History of Bourbon

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