Bourbon’s sweet Oaky flavor serves as a robust base for mixed drinks, and as an accompaniment to savory bites from Hy-Vee.
make it special
Enjoy bourbon neat at cellar temperature (50°F to 55°F), over ice to reduce the bite or with complementary ingredients in a mixed drink. “How you serve bourbon is up to you,” says Hy-Vee Bourbon Steward Eric Dodge. But if you want something special, he recommends Hy-Vee exclusive bourbon picks, where barrels with a signature flavor profile are hand-selected by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits managers and bottled exclusively for Hy-Vee.
95%
of the world’s bourbon supply comes from Kentucky.
In 1964, Congress Declared Bourbon “America’s Native Spirit.” To be called bourbon, the spirit must be made in the U.S.A.
types of bourbon
discover the flavor profile of three types of bourbon.
High Corn All bourbons contain at least 51% corn in the mash bill (the mix of grains), but those with 75% or more corn are sweeter.
pro tip: food pairings
You may find some nice complementary foods by thinking about what makes each whiskey different than the other. A rye whiskey has a peppery spice to it, so cured meats like pepperoni, salami and calabrese work great. Bourbon is usually more fruit-forward, reminding you of dark fruits like dates, which makes a perfect pairing. But that sweetness also does well with most desserts and candied nuts.”
— Eric Dodge
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Manager
and Certified Bourbon Steward, Waterloo, Iowa
savor cocktails
and more
Pair bourbon mixed drinks with convenient snack items from hy-vee.
Crav’n cream cheese stuffed jalapeño poppers + peach-mango habanero jam
PAIR IT WITH:
Peach Old Fashioned
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Crav’n soft pretzel with salt + Hy-Vee medium salsa con queso
PAIR IT WITH:
Chai Ginger
Bourbon
Cocktail
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Crav’n entertainment multigrain crackers + small wedge aged Gouda cheese + small wedge Manchego cheese
PAIR IT WITH:
Vanilla-Bourbon
COCKTAIL
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Crav’n spicy breaded pickle slices + Hy-Vee Dijon mustard mixed with horseradish.
PAIR IT WITH:
Apple-Cider
Bourbon
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Wheated Bourbons containing 10% or more wheat, swapped out for rye, in the mash bill have a sweeter, softer taste and mouthfeel.
High Rye With a mash bill that includes 20% to 35% rye, this type of bourbon has a bolder, spicier flavor due to more rye.
September is National bourbon heritage month.
find the brand that fits your taste and budget at Hy-Vee.