ThePDXBlogger

ThePDXBlogger

As the Editor in Chief at The PDX Blogger, J Conrad covers food, wine, travel tips, places of interest from all around the world, all things Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Come take the journey and let's explore and learn together.

The History of Bourbon

Bourbon Barrels in Rickhouse

What is the history of bourbon? Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey made primarily from corn (maize) mash. To be called bourbon, the whiskey must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51%…