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.
Evan Williams - Black LabelBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) -   $12 |
Evan Williams - White LabelBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) - $16.99 |
Jim Beam - Double OakBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) - $18.99 |
Old Forester - 86 ProofBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) - $19 |
Alamo Distilling Co - Alamo Bourbon Black LabelBourbon Whiskey | United States, TexasRating:(4) - $20.49 |
Devils River Distillery - BourbonBourbon Whiskey | United States, TexasRating:(4) - $24.99 |
Redemption - High Rye BourbonBourbon Whiskey | United StatesRating:(4) - $25.99 |
Buffalo Trace - Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(4) - $30 |
J.T.S. Brown - Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(3) - $13 |
Old Grand-Dad - 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyReview In ProgressAuthor: Nick Leghorn |
Jim Beam - BlackBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(3) - $18.49 |
Makers Mark - Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(3) - $25.99 |
Evan Williams - Single Barrel VintageBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(3) - $25.99 |
Bulleit - BourbonBourbon Whiskey | United StatesRating:(3) - $27.99 |
Jim Beam - Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(2) - $16.49 |
Luxco - Rebel YellBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(2) - $18 |
Sazerac - Two StarsBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(2) - $19.99 |
Wild Turkey - Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(2) - $23 |
Elijah Craig - Small BatchBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(2) - $26.99 |
Old Crow - Straight Kentucky Bourbon WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey | United States, KentuckyRating:(1) - $14.49 |