Updated April 2026.
There is no official cooking bourbon. Bourbon is one type. Typical US 40% Residual ethanol after a bake is unused as a number. 100 proof is not bottled-in-bond by itself. Cheap and “cooking” are sticker words, not classes. No 2026 ranking or MSRP.
Related: bourbon for baking, cheap bourbon, sip bourbon.
Pot vs class
| Language | Drinks |
|---|---|
| Bourbon | Read the neck |
| Typical US 40% | 1.00 / 1.5 oz |
| Leftover after bake | Neck |
| 100 proof | 1.25 |
Count what went in the pan. Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- 27 CFR 5.143 / 5.88. Typical US 40% Residual bake ethanol unused.
- NIAAA December 2025. No cooking ranking or MSRP.