The Best Bourbons not from kentucky

hiconsumption | Ethan brehm | September 18, 2023

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Despite popular belief, bourbon whiskey doesn’t have to come from Kentucky at all. The myth stems from the fact that the bourbon-style whiskey was invented in the Bluegrass State’s Bourbon County, hence the name. However, if the liquor is made from at least 51% corn and aged in new American charred oak barrels (among some other stipulations), federal regulations state that bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States. In fact, some of the best product comes from locations such as Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, and even New York. This guide aims to bring awareness to some of these fantastic whiskeys. However, before we get into the best bourbons not from Kentucky, let’s discuss a couple of notable regions.

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Old Elk Wheated Bourbon

Best Wheated: While most of its whiskies are made from a combination of corn, rye, and a hefty serving of malted barley, the Colorado-based distillery’s Wheated expression swaps the rye for wheat and pumps it up to a whopping 45%. Old Elk was founded a decade ago by individuals with a lot of experience in the industry, including a master distiller who used to be over at MGP. You can always rely on wheated bourbons to produce a unique character on the palate, and this is no different, with flavors of almonds, pralines, marzipan, and toffee with some floral notes and a smooth finish.

• Region: Colorado

• ABV: 46%

• Tasting Notes: Almonds, pralines, marzipan, toffee

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