American Whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from grain mash. It is typically aged in charred oak barrels and can be made from either corn, RYE, wheat, or barley. BOURBON is a type of American Whiskey made primarily from corn and aged in charred oak barrels. RYE is another type of American Whiskey made primarily from RYE grain and also aged in charred oak barrels. Both BOURBON and RYE are popular types of American Whiskey.