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bourbon

[boor-buhn, bawr-, bohr-, boor-bawn, bur-buhn] / ˈbʊər bən, ˈbɔr-, ˈboʊr-, burˈbɔ̃, ˈbɜr bən /


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He started his new bourbon brand 2XO in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Jim Beam’s main still has been on a break since January and will remain so until at least 2027 due to bourbon oversupply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The rolling, forested hills of Kentucky’s bourbon country are ground zero for the slowdown afflicting the U.S. alcohol industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The barrels’ first life is to age bourbon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Now that all his good ole boy, tough bourbon talk has evaporated, I wonder if he’s this pathetic all the time.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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