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Sep 25, 2018 · It's a common myth that bourbon must be made in Kentucky. Here's where the myth started and what you really need to know about Kentucky's spirit.
- Dana Mcmahan
Feb 2, 2024 · Bourbon does not need to be made in Kentucky, but to be considered bourbon, the spirit must be made in the U.S., made from at least 51 percent corn, distilled no higher than 160-proof, enter a virgin white oak barrel at no higher than 125 proof, and be free of additives.
Jul 6, 2015 · Drinkers of Kentucky bourbon can thus rest assured- the supremacy of Kentucky bourbon is not in jeopardy. While there are plenty of great bourbons made outside of the state, Kentucky bourbon will always be the standard by which all other bourbons are measured.
Sep 23, 2015 · In fact, bourbon doesn’t have to be made anywhere near Kentucky—and it can still be 100% authentic. It’s called “America’s Native Spirit,” after all, not “Kentucky’s Native Spirit.”
Jan 27, 2024 · The short answer is that bourbon does not have to be made in Kentucky. Why do some people think it does? For starters, Kentucky produces roughly 95% of the world's bourbon, but...
Does Bourbon have to be made in Kentucky? No – but we LOVE that you think that. According to the 1964 Congressional Resolution, in order to have “Bourbon” on the label it must be made in the United States of America and meet all other federal “standards of identity” for Bourbon.
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Oct 8, 2024 · While Kentucky does produce the majority of the world's bourbon, legally, bourbon can be made anywhere in the U.S. as long as it meets specific criteria outlined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.