Kentuckians have plenty of reasons to be proud of their state.

But the idea’s a myth nonetheless.

The remaining 49% can be any combination of rye, wheat, or barley.

Bottle of Jim Bean and glass of bourbon

This is one of several things that distinguishes it from other whiskeys.

If any of these conditions aren’t met, you’ll have whiskey, not bourbon.

As the old saying goes, “All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon.”

Kentucky bourbon barrel