{"id":219383,"date":"2025-09-25T09:15:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/?p=219383"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:49:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:49:10","slug":"bourbon-beyond-the-bluegrass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/articles\/bourbon-beyond-the-bluegrass","title":{"rendered":"Bourbon Beyond the Bluegrass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kentucky produces about 95 percent of the world\u2019s bourbon, but that still leaves quite a few barrels in need of sampling from the other forty-nine states. (No, bourbon needn\u2019t be made only in Kentucky, and, yes, distillers make bourbon in most every state, even Hawaii and Alaska.) Without a doubt, the Bluegrass State has an extraordinary bourbon-making climate, deep aquifers of limestone-filtered water, and a couple of centuries of tradition to lean on. But other regions have been exploring the craft of bourbon making, creating new traditions and learning how to age their whiskey in vastly varying climates. That\u2019s resulted in a rainbow of taste profiles, as these six bottles make clear. The upshot for bourbon fans: You can take a trip around the country without leaving your favorite chair.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- Promo shortcode start --><div id=\"nlf-1c\" class=\"gg-promo topic-distilled big\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"title\">Get Our Bourbon Newsletter!<\/div><div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/promos\/bourbon-newsletter-big.jpg\" alt=\"glass of bourbon with ice\"><\/div><div class=\"right\"><form id=\"nlf-1\" method=\"post\" class=\"form\" action=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/newsletters\/\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"gg_form_submit\" value=\"nlf-1\"><div class=\"dek\">Distilled is our newsletter about the South\u2019s favorite spirit.<\/div><div class=\"action two-items\"><div class=\"input-left\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"email\" class=\"email-input\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"you@example.com\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"group_id\" value=\"151240180\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"shortcode_form\" value=\"nlf-1\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"subscription_99416\" value=\"on\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"prev_page_id\" value=\"219383\"><\/div><div class=\"gform_footer\"><div style=\"display:none;\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"nl-nov-st\" id=\"nl-nov-st1\" value=\"\" autocomplete=\"off\" tabindex=\"-1\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"nl-nov-b\" value=\"\" autocomplete=\"off\" tabindex=\"-1\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"nl-nov-r\" id=\"nl-nov-r1\" value=\"2025-11-14\" autocomplete=\"off\" tabindex=\"-1\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"nl-nov-et\" id=\"nl-nov-et1\" value=\"\" autocomplete=\"off\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/div><button data-sitekey=\"6Lc-hRkaAAAAAI84hbB81Jl48pGievR_C_UgHdnY\" data-callback=\"on_submit_nlf_1\" data-action=\"submit\" class=\"g-recaptcha button button-primary after-email\">Sign Up<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"captcha-terms\"><p>This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terms of Service<\/a> apply.<\/p><\/div><\/form><script>document.getElementById('nl-nov-st1').value=Date.now();document.getElementById('nl-nov-r1').value='';function on_submit_nlf_1(token) {document.getElementById('nl-nov-et1').value = Date.now();document.getElementById('nlf-1').submit();}<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Promo shortcode end -->\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-utah\"><strong>Utah<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/highwest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>High West Distillery<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/strong><br><strong>100 proof, $80<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/High_West_Bottled_In_Bond_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_1024x1024@2x-294x1100.jpg\" alt=\"A bottle of bourbon\" class=\"wp-image-219385\" style=\"width:156px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/High_West_Bottled_In_Bond_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_1024x1024@2x-294x1100.jpg 294w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/High_West_Bottled_In_Bond_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_1024x1024@2x-80x300.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/High_West_Bottled_In_Bond_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_1024x1024@2x.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A sense of high-altitude aridity seems to come through in this puckery\u00a0bourbon\u00a0made in Wanship, Utah, aged for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof (as with all bottled-in-bond whiskeys). It\u2019s a high-rye bourbon (64 percent corn and 36 percent rye), and there\u2019s a pleasingly soft creamed corn taste on entry, with an array of tightly structured spicy notes to give it spine. It pairs superbly with an Arturo Fuente maduro cigar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-indiana\"><strong>Indiana<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/starlightdistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Starlight Distillery<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br><strong>Huber\u2019s Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Mizunara Barrels<\/strong><br><strong>116 proof, $150<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/starlight-carl-t-hubers-mizunara-finished-bourbon-whiskey-750-ml-keg-n-bottle-2906256-470x1100.jpg\" alt=\"A bottle of bourbon\" class=\"wp-image-219386\" style=\"width:192px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/starlight-carl-t-hubers-mizunara-finished-bourbon-whiskey-750-ml-keg-n-bottle-2906256-470x1100.jpg 470w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/starlight-carl-t-hubers-mizunara-finished-bourbon-whiskey-750-ml-keg-n-bottle-2906256-128x300.jpg 128w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/starlight-carl-t-hubers-mizunara-finished-bourbon-whiskey-750-ml-keg-n-bottle-2906256-513x1200.jpg 513w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/starlight-carl-t-hubers-mizunara-finished-bourbon-whiskey-750-ml-keg-n-bottle-2906256.jpg 714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mizunara-finished whiskeys are a special breed, spending time in casks of this flavorful variety of oak, which grows only in Japan. Elegant cognac notes with a touch of perfumed wood greet you in this bourbon from Indiana\u2019s Starlight, then something deeper takes over, like a Milky Way bar fresh out of the wrapper. The aroma suggests a complicated architecture, something built of fragrant and sturdy wood. It\u2019s chewy and robust on entry, with notes of sandalwood, vanilla bean, and weathered cedar. Even though it\u2019s made more or less just across the river from Kentucky, it feels as if it\u2019s coming from oceans away. This is bottled at cask strength but finishes with an unexpected gentleness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-texas\"><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/txwhiskey.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TX Whiskey<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Tawny Port Casks<\/strong><br><strong>101.6 proof, $65<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TX-whiskey-port-finish.jpg\" alt=\"A bottle of bourbon\" class=\"wp-image-219387\" style=\"width:169px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TX-whiskey-port-finish.jpg 210w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TX-whiskey-port-finish-131x300.jpg 131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>No surprise: Like most Texas whiskey, this<strong> <\/strong>one<strong> <\/strong>doesn\u2019t whisper; it shouts. The huge swings in the state\u2019s temperatures ensure that the oak barrels work overtime. The result is a deeply rich bourbon, with dense dark chocolate notes, tempered here by the lingering vinous notes of the port barrels. If you\u2019ve ever sipped a quality bourbon and thought, that\u2019s good, but I want <em>more <\/em>of that good, TX Whiskey might be what you\u2019re looking for. It tastes like a rodeo sounds\u2014raucous and a bit out of control. Expect notes of fresh lumber, deeply charred oak, cracked pepper, and dried fruit to jostle for attention.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wyoming\"><strong>Wyoming<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyomingwhiskey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wyoming Whiskey<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/strong><br><strong>88 proof, $32<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"div-gpt-ad-2640084\" class=\"ad-container in-line-ad mobile inContent\" data-ad-size-mapping=\"inContent\" data-ad-path=\"\/68000349\/in-between-modules\" data-ad-sizes=\"[ [336, 280], [300, 250], [300, 50] ]\" data-ad-channel=\"\" data-ad-type=\"In-between Modules\" data-page-terms=\"\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-7273390\" class=\"ad-container in-line-ad tablet inContent\" data-ad-size-mapping=\"inContent\" data-ad-path=\"\/68000349\/in-between-modules\" data-ad-sizes=\"[ [336, 280], [300, 250], [300, 50] ]\" data-ad-channel=\"\" data-ad-type=\"In-between Modules\" data-page-terms=\"\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1667716\" class=\"ad-container in-line-ad desktop inContent\" data-ad-size-mapping=\"inContent\" data-ad-path=\"\/68000349\/in-between-modules\" data-ad-sizes=\"[ [336, 280], [300, 250], [300, 50] ]\" data-ad-channel=\"\" data-ad-type=\"In-between Modules\" data-page-terms=\"\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wyoming-whiskey.jpg\" alt=\"A bourbon bottle\" class=\"wp-image-219388\" style=\"width:144px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wyoming-whiskey.jpg 312w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wyoming-whiskey-106x300.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Founded nearly two decades ago, Wyoming Whiskey prides itself on being able to contain a large state in a small bottle. It uses grains grown within a hundred miles of the distillery\u2014the mash bill for its flagship bourbon is 68 percent corn, 20 percent wheat, and 12 percent malted barley\u2014and draws its water from a mile-deep limestone aquifer. The aroma carries notes of candy corn with a touch of cedar. The first sip is intriguing, soft and accommodating, then blossoms through a cascade of peppery notes before a ginger snap finish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maine\"><strong>Maine<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wigglybridgedistillery.com\/spirits\/bottled-in-bond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wiggly Bridge Distillery<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey<\/strong><br><strong>100 proof, $70<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/232101750-1-fr.jpg\" alt=\"A bourbon bottke\" class=\"wp-image-219417\" style=\"width:346px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/232101750-1-fr.jpg 490w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/232101750-1-fr-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maine probably isn\u2019t the first place you think of when your thoughts turn to bourbon, but this high-rye expression (57 percent corn, 38 percent rye, 5 percent malted barley) seems to capture the state\u2019s rugged maritime character. Coastal aging conditions impart unique qualities, evident in a complex nose of pipe tobacco and vanilla. The palate delivers waves of black pepper spice that dance with golden honey, while touches of clove add warmth. The finish reveals something like cracked leather. Wiggly Bridge embraces the same attention to detail found in the state\u2019s celebrated restaurants, proving that exceptional bourbon can emerge from lobster country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iowa\"><strong>Iowa<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cedarridgedistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cedar Ridge Distillery<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/strong><br><strong>116 Proof, $49<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cedar-ridge-478x1100.jpg\" alt=\"A bottle of bourbon\" class=\"wp-image-219390\" style=\"width:196px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cedar-ridge-478x1100.jpg 478w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cedar-ridge-130x300.jpg 130w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cedar-ridge-521x1200.jpg 521w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cedar-ridge.jpg 715w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This whiskey takes you on a gentle journey\u2014a low-rye mash bill (74 percent Iowa corn, 14 percent malted rye, 12 percent malted barley) and aging in #3 char barrels create a softer, less aggressive profile than traditional heavy-char, high-rye bourbons. Non-climate-controlled rickhouses expose the spirit to extreme Midwest temperature swings of more than a hundred degrees annually, leading to strong flavor development. Expect a bright, almost minty nose followed by an unexpectedly smooth entry despite the higher proof. The whiskey showcases middle-range flavors that bring to mind Irish whiskey\u2019s sipability. Adding a splash of water transforms it into an even silkier experience\u2014like capturing a warm summer evening in liquid form.<\/p>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore bourbon\u2019s range with these six bottles from unexpected states that bring their own distinctive taste of place<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":219419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"apple_news_api_created_at":"2025-09-25T13:15:11Z","apple_news_api_id":"1857abf8-98eb-42c8-b02b-6ce211a09f58","apple_news_api_modified_at":"2025-09-25T13:15:11Z","apple_news_api_revision":"AAAAAAAAAAD\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/w==","apple_news_api_share_url":"https:\/\/apple.news\/AGFer-JjrQsiwK2ziEaCfWA","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2392,1780],"tags":[51,30352,48,30280],"authors":[2147],"issue":[],"recipe-type":[],"class_list":["post-219383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drinks","category-food-and-drink","tag-bourbon","tag-distilled","tag-drinks","tag-whats-new","authors-wayne-curtis"],"acf":[],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.3 (Yoast SEO v26.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bourbon Beyond the Bluegrass &#8211; 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