Meaning & Definition of word "Bourbon"

Bourbon

/ˈbɜːrbən/

1. A type of American whiskey made primarily from corn and aged in charred oak barrels.
- Example: He poured himself a glass of bourbon to enjoy by the fireplace.
2. A style of cocktail that is made using bourbon whiskey.
- Example: She ordered a bourbon old-fashioned at the bar.
3. A brand of bourbon whiskey, often referring to specific distilleries or labels.
- Example: He prefers Maker's Mark as his choice of bourbon.

1. A noble family in France, historically significant in European aristocracy.
- Example: The Bourbon family has played a crucial role in French history.
2. Referring to the Bourbon Restoration, the period in France after the fall of Napoleon.
- Example: The Bourbon monarchy was briefly restored after the Napoleonic Wars.

The word 'bourbon' comes from the House of Bourbon, a royal family in France; the drink was named after Bourbon County, Kentucky.

bourbon neat:

Bourbon served without ice or mixer.

bourbon on the rocks:

Bourbon served over ice.

bourbon country:

A reference to areas in Kentucky known for bourbon production.

whiskey:

A distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.

rye:

A type of whiskey made from at least 51% rye.

Meaning: Bourbon bomb

Example Sentence: Let's make some bourbon bombs for the party!

Meaning: Bourbon street

Example Sentence: We had a wild night out on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.