Contrary to popular belief bourbon doesn’t need to be made in Bourbon County, Kentucky. In fact, my favorite bourbon of the moment is produced just outside Austin, Texas. Any whiskey can be called a “bourbon” if it meets the following criteria:
- Produced in the United States
- Made from a mixture of grains that is at least 51% corn
- Aged in new production charred oak barrels
Surprisingly, there is no aging requirement to be called a “bourbon.” However, the designation “Straight Bourbon” means that the alcohol has been aged in the barrel for a minimum of two years.
This list catalogs all of the whiskey from this region that we have reviewed so far, ordered by rating and price.
Old Forester - 86 ProofBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) -   $19 |
Jim Beam - Double OakBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) - $18.99 |
Evan Williams - White LabelBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) - $16.99 |
Evan Williams - Black LabelBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) - $12 |
Jim Beam - BlackBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(3) - $18.49 |
Old Grand-Dad - 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(3) - $16 |
Oak Cliff - Texas Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, TexasRating:(3) - $15.49 |
J.T.S. Brown - Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(3) - $13 |
Ezra Brooks - Kentucky Sour Mash Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(3) - $11.99 |
Two Stars - Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(2) - $19.99 |
Luxco - Rebel YellBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(2) - $18 |
Jim Beam - Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(2) - $16.49 |
Hayes Parker - Reserve Original Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, South CarolinaRating:(2) - $10.99 |
Old Crow - Straight Kentucky Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(1) - $14.49 |
McAfee - Benchmark Old No. 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhisBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(1) - $14 |
Barton Brands - Colonel Lee Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(0) - $8.99 |