straight whiskey
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Straight whiskey refers to pure, unadulterated grain whiskey that has been matured in new, charred white oak barrels. It typically has an alcohol content between 80 and 110 proof. This type of whiskey is unmixed, or mixed only with whiskey from the same distillation period and distiller.12
Whiskey, in general, is a distilled liquor made from fermented cereal grains and aged in wooden containers, usually white oak. The name itself originates from the Celtic word for "water of life". Different countries produce distinctive whiskeys due to variations in production methods, grain types, and water quality.2
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