1
capitalized
: a member of a French family founded in 1272 to which belong the rulers of France from 1589 to 1793 and from 1814 to 1830, of Spain from 1700 to 1808, from 1814 to 1868, from 1875 to 1931, and from 1975, of Naples from 1735 to 1805, and of the Two Sicilies from 1815 to 1860
2
: a rose (Rosa borboniana) of upright growth with shining leaves, prickly branches, and clustered large flowers
3
: a whiskey distilled from a mash made up of not less than 51 percent corn plus malt and rye compare corn whiskey
4
often capitalized
: a person who clings obstinately to old social and political ideas
specifically
: an extremely conservative member of the U.S. Democratic party usually from the South
Examples of bourbon in a Sentence
I prefer bourbon to Scotch.
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Next, two other spirits are produced: a neutral grain spirit infused with spruce tips for three days before distillation, and a bourbon infused with Santa Ines plums.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
The bourbon brand Maker’s Mark described their work with local growers on regenerative small grain production.
—Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At least 16 bottles of the rare, high-end bourbon will be available at 60 Kroger Wine & Spirit Shoppe locations across Kentucky.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
The magazine gives a nod to Bardstown, known as the bourbon capital of the world, for its plentiful distilleries, festive displays, charming decor and historic destinations, including the Talbott Tavern Restaurant & Inn.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
The bourbon brand Maker’s Mark described their work with local growers on regenerative small grain production.
—Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At least 16 bottles of the rare, high-end bourbon will be available at 60 Kroger Wine & Spirit Shoppe locations across Kentucky.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
The magazine gives a nod to Bardstown, known as the bourbon capital of the world, for its plentiful distilleries, festive displays, charming decor and historic destinations, including the Talbott Tavern Restaurant & Inn.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Bourbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bourbon. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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Bourbon
biographical name
Bour·bon
ˈbu̇r-bən 
bu̇r-ˈbōⁿ
Charles de 1490–1527 Duc de Bourbon French general; constable of France
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