Understanding What Bourbons Contain Wheat
                                
                                
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                                By law, all bourbons must contain at least 51% corn in their mash bill, but it's the remaining grains that define its character. A "wheated bourbon" replaces the traditional rye with wheat, resulting in a distinctly smoother, sweeter, and mellower flavor profile than its spicier, high-rye counterparts.