To sign "bourbon", you will fingerspell the word B-O-U-R-B-O-N. Hold your dominant hand up at about shoulder height with your palm facing outward. Form the letters sequentially: start with a 'B', transition to an 'O', then a 'U', cross your fingers for 'R', back to 'B', then 'O', and finally 'N'. Keep your hand steady and avoid bouncing it as you spell.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'I', use the sign for 'order', and then fingerspell B-O-U-R-B-O-N.
Fingerspell B-O-U-R-B-O-N, then use the signs for 'make' and 'Kentucky' to explain its origin.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'prefer', fingerspell B-O-U-R-B-O-N, shift your body slightly, fingerspell V-O-D-K-A, and sign 'which'.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'I', use the sign for 'order', and then fingerspell B-O-U-R-B-O-N.
Fingerspell B-O-U-R-B-O-N, then use the signs for 'make' and 'Kentucky' to explain its origin.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'prefer', fingerspell B-O-U-R-B-O-N, shift your body slightly, fingerspell V-O-D-K-A, and sign 'which'.
No, 'bourbon' is typically fingerspelled in ASL. While you might see some signers use the general sign for 'whiskey' and mouth the word 'bourbon', fingerspelling is the most accurate way to specify this particular drink.
Clarity is always more important than speed. Start by spelling the word slowly and clearly. As you build muscle memory with the letter transitions, your speed will naturally increase.
If the specific type of alcohol doesn't matter to the context of your conversation, you can simply use the general sign for 'whiskey'. However, if the distinction is important, you should fingerspell B-O-U-R-B-O-N.
