What is the difference between malt and bourbon?
                                
                                
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                                Over 95% of the world's bourbon is produced in Kentucky, while the earliest recorded production of malt whisky in Scotland dates back to 1494. Beyond their geographic origins, the fundamental difference between malt and bourbon lies in the grain mash used and the aging process, which results in remarkably diverse flavor profiles and characteristics.