- BrandKentucky Tavern
- CountryUSA
- RegionKentucky
- TypeBourbon
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000015617
Kentucky Tavern 8 year Old Bourbon Ships Decanter 1960s
Kentucky is a state in the central-eastern United States with a long history of alcohol production. It is one of the top 10 wine-producing states in the country, responsible for some 2 million gallons (7.6 million liters) a year, but it is far better known for the production of Bourbon. In fact, around 95 percent of the world's bourbon is made in Kentucky.
Bourbon production dates back to the 18th Century, with early settlers from Scotland, Ireland and England using the corn that grew throughout the state to make whiskey. It is thought that the spirit became known as Bourbon after the state's eponymous county, itself named for the French royal family of the time. The industry grew throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries, only briefly interrupted by the period of Prohibition from 1920-1933. During this time, several distilleries were granted licenses to continue producing "medicinal whiskey", which helped ensure that Bourbon production continued in the state. By 1937, there were 77 distilleries registered in Kentucky.