Sweet and sour mashes exert a powerful influence of whiskey’s aroma and flavor profile. Here’s a deep dive into how a mash shapes a bourbon and how to find your perfect whiskey. Sweet and sour mash ...

The mashing process is the first step in the beer-making process. The grain is cooked in kettles for about 15 to 20 minutes. Once the grain has broken down into sugar water, it moves to the next step.