We Americans love our whiskey. Over the past 250 years, it's a spirit that's driven our economy, helped power westward expansion, and incited at least one rebellion. And these days, it's made in each and every state, including the most remote corners of our star-spangled domain.
A couple of years ago, we got especially curious and asked: What's the best bourbon to bring home from every state? It was a fun exercise, though admittedly, one that took a little digging. Bourbon is produced in all 50 states. Yet some regions are simply better known for other styles. Mid-Atlantic states like Maryland are historic centers of rye production. The Pacific Northwest built upon its craft brewing scene to develop some excellent single malts. Bourbon remains the United States' most popular whiskey, but widening the aperture allows us to explore many compelling bottles that didn't make our initial list a couple years ago.
Below are 50 whiskeys to look out for when visiting each state. To hone our picks, we gave extra attention to whiskeys produced in-state, as well as expressions that have limited distribution or might otherwise be tough to find elsewhere. (Though a few of the bottles below do...
Source: https://vinepair.com/articles/best-whiskey-from-every-state/
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