Best Bourbons outside of Kentucky

[JGrassa]

These days there is bourbon from all over the US, and I am wondering what bourbon people find to be the best from outside of Kentucky. Which are your favorites?


2 of mine:
Widow Jane (partly Kentucky Corn I believe)
Garrison Brothers Balmorhea


 

Edited yesterday at 01:33 PM by JGrassa

[kcgumbohead]

Chattanooga and I very much enjoy what I have from Leiper's Fork and Old Dominick (both TN distilleries that make bourbon in addition to TN whiskey) On the rye side of life, I like Old Potrero from the bay areas of SF and Woodinville from the northwest but they are pricey (SBCS rye). The Leopold 3 chamber rye was quite good and I am VERY much looking forward to more 3 chamber rye as the next few years unfold (check out Iron City Distilling). Starlight has gone a bit quite since all the fanfare a few years back but I've had several very solid releases from them as well.

So many distilleries these days its become near impossible to track/try them all, but its good fun trying!!

[fosmith]

Not to start an argument but George Dickel and Jack Daniel's come to mind.  Then, of course, there's MGP.  Three great producers from outside Kentucky.  

[smokinjoe]

To me, it’s clearly Jack Daniel’s for me.  There is no Kentucky distiller that is “better” than them.  
 

[JGrassa]

13 hours ago, smokinjoe said:

To me, it’s clearly Jack Daniel’s for me.  There is no Kentucky distiller that is “better” than them.  
 

Personally I have never really been into Jack, but I did enjoy one of the Single Barrels a handful of years back. What would you say is among the highest quality stuff they produce?

[jvd99]

I also like the Chattanooga offerings, MGP is always solid, and JD is as good as it gets 

[fosmith]

4 hours ago, JGrassa said:

Personally I have never really been into Jack, but I did enjoy one of the Single Barrels a handful of years back. What would you say is among the highest quality stuff they produce?

The Single Barrel Barrel Proof offerings can be outstanding, both the bourbon and, especially, the rye.  And, the 12yr 107 proof is great, as well.  

[JGrassa]

58 minutes ago, fosmith said:

The Single Barrel Barrel Proof offerings can be outstanding, both the bourbon and, especially, the rye.  And, the 12yr 107 proof is great, as well.  

Thanks for the tip. I am going to give a run at the rye. Never had any of those before I don't think.

[kcgumbohead]

1 hour ago, JGrassa said:

Thanks for the tip. I am going to give a run at the rye. Never had any of those before I don't think.

JDSBBP Rye is absolutely phenomenal. I just finished one and it is becoming my favorite rye period, and as a rye fanatic, I've had/have a ton of em. I enjoyed it best with a decent sized cube as they can come in hot but find that sweet spot and its rye nirvana, glad I have multiples and I plan to add more.

Edited 4 hours ago by kcgumbohead

[smokinjoe]

9 hours ago, JGrassa said:

Personally I have never really been into Jack, but I did enjoy one of the Single Barrels a handful of years back. What would you say is among the highest quality stuff they produce?

The Single Barrel Barrel Proof bourbon and rye offerings are fantastic.  My thoughts on the bourbon version are above in this months BOTM thread.   My brother has one of the Sinatra’s at his house, that I really like, too.  
There is a thread on here, that I started some time ago, asking what are your 3 bourbons you most frequently drink and then replace when the bottle is vanquished.  Daniel’s Bonded has solidly been in my 3 for a long time, now.