FAQ
Quick answers about Bourbon.
Is Bourbon free?
Yes. Bourbon is available at no cost.
What Macs are supported?
Apple Silicon Macs with an M-series chip running macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Does Bourbon include Wine?
Bourbon manages BourbonWine, the runtime it uses to run Windows software. It downloads the runtime when needed.
What is a Bottle?
An isolated Windows environment with its own files, settings, installed apps, and configuration.
What is BourbonWine?
The runtime Bourbon uses to run Windows apps and games.
How do I update?
Use Bourbon’s Sparkle update flow, or run brew upgrade bourbon if you installed with Homebrew.
Where do I report bugs?
Use Report a Problem in Bourbon, or the Bourbon Discord bug-report channel.
Why does my Windows app not work?
Windows compatibility varies. The app may need extra setup or a different Bottle configuration, and some software may not run.
Is Bourbon affiliated with Apple, WineHQ, CodeWeavers, or Whisky?
No. Bourbon is not affiliated with Apple, WineHQ, CodeWeavers, or Whisky.
Where do I get support?
Start with these docs and troubleshooting, then use the built-in report flow or Bourbon Discord for help.