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Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times. | Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times. | ||
High in [[Starch|starch]] content, corn is widely used in [[Distillation|distillation]] for [[Spirits|spirits]] including all | High in [[Starch|starch]] content, corn is widely used in [[Distillation|distillation]] for [[Spirits|spirits]] including all American whiskies and [[Scotch|scotch]]. | ||
Unlike [[Barley|barley]] and other grains, corn-based [[Whisky|whiskies]] are more widely enjoyed as [[Virgin_spirit|virgin spirits]]. | Unlike [[Barley|barley]] and other grains, corn-based [[Whisky|whiskies]] are more widely enjoyed as [[Virgin_spirit|virgin spirits]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:07, 27 August 2017
Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times.
High in starch content, corn is widely used in distillation for spirits including all American whiskies and scotch.
Unlike barley and other grains, corn-based whiskies are more widely enjoyed as virgin spirits.