Wicked Willie's Sports Grill

June 14 is recognized as National Bourbon Day! To celebrate, we wanted to learn a little bit more about America's native spirit. So grab your favorite bourbon cocktail and join Lake of the Ozarks' best sports bar and grill as we learn about the history of bourbon. What Makes A Whiskey A Bourbon You may have heard the saying that all bourbons are whiskey, but not all whiskey are bourbon. For a whiskey to classify as bourbon, it must be made in the U.S. While it can be made in any state, most bourbons are made in Kentucky. In addition, it must be made of a mix of grains that are comprised of at least 51 percent and no more than 79 percent Indian corn. Malted barley and either rye or wheat are also used in the marking of bourbon in addition to the Indian corn. Some bourbon makers say the limestone spring water in the Kentucky area lends bourbon its distinctive flavor. The Aging Process Bourbon must be aged at least two years in a new, charred oak barrel made from Ameri...

Bourbon, Scotch and Whiskey... What is the difference? While this may be common knowledge for some, it's always a nice to have a little refresher. While they may all contain the same basic ingredients, they're all produced differently. Whiskeys come in many forms, and your favorite sports bar at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help you distinguished between them. Whiskey You may see whiskey spelled whisky, why is this? Whiskey is produced in the United States, while whisky is produced in other countries. No matter where it's produced (or how it's spelled, this liquor is made from a fermented grain mash of barley, corn, rye or wheat and aged in charred white oak casks, which gives the distinctive brown color. Tennesse Whiskey Tennessee Whiskey is a type of corn whiskey made in the state of Tennessee. While it's similar to the distillation practices, aging and flavors to bourbons, Tennessee whiskey distillers use a charcoal filtration process.  ...