Ask the Whiskey Hotline - Midwest Bourbons
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Every week, the Whiskey Hotline answers real questions from customers seeking special releases, gift ideas, and expert recommendations. With hundreds of inquiries pouring in annually, we spotlight one question each week and share our answer in hopes it helps you, too. I need a bourbon for a friend who lives overseas that I have not seen in a long time and does not drink much bourbon. I’d like it to be authentic and since I’m coming from the Midwest, I’d like a bourbon from the region if possible. Binny’s has acess to a number of excellent bourbons produced in the Midwest. Here are some of our favorites.
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Whiskey Acres 7 year old Straight BourbonWhiskey Acres 7 year- From Dekalb, a true grain to glass bourbon, made with grain grown entirely on their estate. |
J. Henry & Sons La Flamme Reserve Bourbon Barrel Strength Finished in Armagnac CasksA great option from Wisconsin, this expression uses an heirloom corn variety that they grow called Bloody Butcher, and then finishes in Armaganac casks for extra fruit and spice flavor. |
J. Rieger & Co. Straight BourbonKansas City’s own uses both pot and column stills to enhance flavor and texture as well as a unique mash bill of 56% corn, 30% rye and 14% malted barley. |
Huber's Starlight Distillery Honey Reserve Bourbon Finished in Honey BarrelsIndiana's Huber's Starlight distillery is a true farm distillery, growing the grain and fruit on site for their spirits. With their Honey Reserve, they finish their bourbon in casks that were used to age honey for a sweet treat. |
Driftless Glen Small Batch BourbonLocated just south of the Wisconsin Dells, Driftless Glen works with local farmers to source a portion of their grain. |