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The Best American-Made Whiskeys

Sure, Scotch Whisky is pretty great – but there’s something to be said about spirits made stateside. Of course, it should come as no surprise that Kentucky has been producing world-class whiskey for centuries, but American-made whiskey is having a moment from coast to coast.

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From small-batch bourbon to seductive single malt whiskey, we’ve rounded up the best American-made whiskey you can actually buy. These exquisite American spirits may have roots all over – from Kentucky to Arizona – but they all have one thing in common: passionate distillers using only the best U.S. ingredients.

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

One of the most well-loved whiskey brands in the U.S., this Colorado-made whiskey is hand-crafted from barley to bottle in the Stranahan distillery. Expect hints of caramel, vanilla, dark chocolate and fresh-sawn oak, but keep in mind that no two batches are precisely the same – and for good reason. Every Stranahan’s barrel is unique and imparts its own characteristics onto the final product; this is especially true with their Snowflake whiskey. Available just one day each December at the distillery, Snowflake uses a variety of unique barrels from all over the world, resulting in a totally unique batch every time.
$56.99 at Drizly.com

Wilderness Trail Bourbon Whiskey

Crafted in Danville, Kentucky, this small grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aims to capture the total essence of more complex notes by using multiple types of barrels for each batch. Co-Founders Shane Baker and Pat Heist both have strong backgrounds in several science fields, which makes their distilling process, well, a science.
From $49.99 at PotomacWines.com

Wild Turkey 101

A batch of Wild Turkey 101 has been aged in new American White Oak barrels, which gives every bottle a distinct, rich flavor that doesn’t necessarily vary from batch to batch. This is a great option for those who know what they like – and want to ensure they can taste it again! Wild Turkey distiller Jimmy Russell has been in business for more than 60 years; expect a complimentary bold and sweet aroma in every bottle.
From $24.99 at Drizly.com

Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Named after the ancient buffalo that carved paths through the wilderness and led American pioneers and explorers to new frontiers, Buffalo Trace Bourbon on the banks of the Kentucky River has been crafting whiskey for more than 200 years. The amber-hued whiskey sports aromas of vanilla, mint and molasses that only get better with time.
From $29.99 at Drizly.com

Four Roses Small Batch

The Master Distiller at Four Roses takes blending seriously: this small batch bourbon was crafted from four original and limited Bourbon recipes that, when combined at the peak of maturation, create a perfectly balanced and relatively mellow bourbon. We recommend adding a small splash of water to help bring the aromas to the forefront.
$34.99 at Drizly.com 

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Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Located in downtown Louisville, Peerless Straight Rye Whiskey is a very well balanced Rye, boasting notes of maple, brown sugar and citrus with a light, pleasant oaky finish. Peerless is a much smoother Rye Whiskey than many others available on the market, and is exceptional by itself or with a small drop of water.
$119.99 at Drizly.com

Barrell Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Blended from seven- and eight-year-old whiskeys aged in oak, Barrell Straight Bourbon Whiskey boasts notes of dark maple syrup and warm spices that can only be attributed to a carefully matured batch. Aged in ex-bourbon barrels, the spirit has been carefully balanced to protect its wood sugar taste while avoiding the intensity of flavor that can often come from used barrels.
$94.99 at Drizly.com

Legent Bourbon Whiskey

Legent Bourbon Whiskey is a special case; a collaboration from two whiskey legends, Fred Noe from the founding family of bourbon and Jim Beam’s seventh-generation Master Distiller, and Shinji Fukuyo of Japanese whisky and Suntory’s fifth-ever Chief Blender. The result? A rounded and balanced bourbon crafted from a variety of blends aged in newly charred white oak barrels and extra-aged wine and sherry casks.
$40.64 at Drizly.com

Del Bac Dorado Mesquite Smoked Single Malt Whiskey

Carefully crafted in Tucson, Arizona, Del Bac Dorado Mesquite was born out of barbecuing with the mesquite scraps from Arroyo Design while drinking Scotch. The flagship whiskey of family-run Hamilton Distillers is said to be a true reflection of the Sonoran Desert, largely due to the unique process. Del Bac Dorado malt is dried over a mesquite fire using the species Prosopis Velutina, the predominant species in Southern Arizona. Expect sweet tobacco and desert campfire notes with soft tannins.
$57.19 at Drizly.com

McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt Whiskey

If traditional Scotch whisky is more your style, look no further than McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt Whiskey. Crafted using 100 percent peat-malted barley brought in from Scotland, this whiskey would be a single malt Scotch, if Oregon was considered part of Scotland! Aged in ex-sherry casks and Oregon oak casks, this single malt whiskey is full and robust, notes of malt and peat that are complemented by dried fruit and plums.
$54.99 at Drizly.com

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