The 9 Best Bourbons to Start Your Collection
The 9 Best Bourbons to Start Your Collection Nate Gana © Provided by Food & Wine Shutterstock / Kojin Bourbon whiskey was declared "America's native spirit" on May 4, 1964. This meant that true bourbon could only be produced in the U.S., and while it can be made anywhere in the country, 95% of it hails from the great state of Kentucky. A lot of the best bourbons these days are predominantly exported to markets such as Japan, the U.K., and Germany, to encourage more international excitement over the spirit. Some people gripe over the complexity, or lack thereof, of bourb...