{"id":12291,"date":"2025-10-29T16:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redbreastwhiskey.com\/?post_type=articles&p=12291"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:22:14","slug":"bourbon-vs-whiskey-difference","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.redbreastwhiskey.com\/en-us\/article\/bourbon-vs-whiskey-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Bourbon vs. Whiskey: What’s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Settling the Bourbon vs. Whiskey debate <\/strong><\/h2>\n

All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

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The world of whiskey is one of taste, depth, and constant discovery. And one of the most common questions we\u2019re asked at the Birdhouse is about the difference between bourbon and whiskey. While both are beloved styles of the same spirit, there are key differences in ingredients, distillation, and aging that set them apart.<\/p>\n

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Redbreast<\/a> exemplifies the traditional style of Irish whiskey-making with (interestingly) a touch of bourbon influence, via maturation in bourbon barrels and sherry casks. As a result, we know how these whiskeys relate up-close, from generations of experience. To understand how bourbon compares to Irish whiskey and Redbreast, let\u2019s look at what sets these styles apart.<\/p>\n

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What Is Whiskey?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Whiskey is a distilled and barrel-aged spirit made from fermented grains such as corn, rye, wheat and barley. Most whiskeys are aged in wooden barrels and contain at least 40% alcohol by volume.<\/p>\n

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The choice of ingredients depends on the region:<\/p>\n

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