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bourbons

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plural of bourbon

as in stuffed shirts

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Recent Examples of bourbons The rye whiskey and high-rye bourbons were already bottled at 92 proof, but the core bourbon stood at 88. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026 Bri’s work beautifully captures the people, places, and pride that have shaped not only our bourbons, but also the broader history of Kentucky bourbon itself. — Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025

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