Ranking Kentucky Distilleries by Their Best Mid-Tier Bourbon

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Written By Scott Oetjen
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We’re ranking Kentucky’s biggest distilleries—by their mid-tier bourbons. From classics you see everywhere to hidden gems that deserve more attention, we rank them all to find out who owns the middle shelf.

 

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