Jim Beam® Kentucky Straight Bourbon | WHAT IS BOURBON? Bourbon is kinda like whiskey&#x27;s &quot;sweet spot.&quot; Why? Well, first, because corn is a sweet grain. The more corn, the sweeter the whiskey. Also, it&#x27;s tougher to make bourbon than whiskey. In fact, the government actually has standards for &quot;Straight Bourbon Whiskey.&quot;  By law, bourbon must be:  Produced in the USA Made of a grain mix of at least 51% corn Distilled at less than 160 proof (80% ABV) No additives allowed (except water to reduce…