Bourbon (whiskey), named for Bourbon County, Kentucky, is a corn whiskey aged in charred oak barrels. It was proclaimed the U.S. National Spirit by an act of Congress in 1964.

Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks. Among the many distilled spirits available, there are just six base liquors: brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey.

The United States are one of biggest wine producers worldwide and consume overall the highest amount of wine per year, even though beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the U.S. Besides beer, cider also enjoys great popularity amongst American consumers.