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How do you spell Bourbon?

Correct spelling

bourbon

Remember the French royalty: BOUR-BON has 'ou' in both syllables

Why is bourbon spelled this way?

From Bourbon County, Kentucky, named after the French House of Bourbon. BOUR-BON. Not 'burbon' or 'borbon'. The 'ou' carries the sound both times.

Common misspellings of bourbon

burbonborbonbourban

Example

He poured himself a glass of Kentucky bourbon after dinner.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell bourbon?+
The correct spelling is "bourbon". Remember the French royalty: BOUR-BON has 'ou' in both syllables
Is it burbon or bourbon?+
The correct spelling is "bourbon", not "burbon".

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