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Originally Posted by Maynard
I believe this is incorrect, but a very common misconception - "Bourbon" does not need to be made in Kentucky to be called that, but it does need specific ingredients and aging (at least 51% corn, and aged in a new charred barrel). This particular bottle is spirit that they purchased, since theirs is still maturing. So many bottlers buy their stock from one of the major distillers that they refer to 'paintline distilleries' (i.e. a paint line designates which barrels are going to these different 'distilleries') - since the ageing and blending are so much of the flavor, this isn't always a bad thing (more like a modded watch or a Singer Porsche than a simple knock-off).
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You are correct, it can be made other than in Kentucky.