THE REBELROUSER

Think you know all there is to about bourbon whiskey? Give these trivia questions a go and see how well you know the best spirit in the world. Answers below.

Question 1 

Can you name the four grains commonly used to make bourbon whiskey? 

Question 2 

What is considered the “Angel’s Share?” 

Question 3 

Prohibition began in 1920. When did it end?  

Question 4 

What is the original meaning of the word “whisky?”  

Question 5 

What year was Rebel Bourbon originally introduced? 

Question 6 

Although Rebel Bourbon is perfect when neat or on the rocks, what is considered the most popular whiskey cocktail? 

Question 7 

Rebel Bourbon is a “wheated” mash bill. Can you name the formula Lux Row Distillers uses to make Rebel taste so smooth? 

Question 8  

Which Rebel Bourbon won Gold at American Whiskey Masters in 2021?  

Question 9 

Located in Bardstown, Kentucky (the heart of bourbon country), Lux Row Distillers opened in what year? 

Question 10 

What are the rules for whiskey to be considered bourbon? 

(see answers below) 

So, how did you do? If you got at least seven right, way to go, Rebel. You’re alright by us. 

Less than seven? Well, maybe you just need to drink more bourbon. Which is also alright by us.  

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Cheers! 

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Answers 

1. Corn, rye, barley, and wheat
2. The whiskey that is lost to evaporation during the aging process
3. 1933
4. Water or water of life
5. 1849
6. The old fashioned – Find a twisted take on the old fashioned here
7. 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley – Read “What is a Mash Bill?” 
8. Rebel 100 – Read about the win here
9. 2018
10. Must be produced in the US. The grain mixture must be at least 51% corn. Must be aged in new, charred oak barrels. Must be stored in the barrel at higher than 125 proof (62.5% abv).