byron

Bourbon may indeed be made anywhere but Kentucky represents 93% +/- of all the Bourbon made and is the only state that may have it's name in front of bourbon as it's point of origin. Crown Royal does manufacture a bourbon for distribution that is not brought into The United States and of course is famous as the leading brand of Canadian Whisky.

If memory serves me correctly and I think it does(mucho gracias to Iron Chef)to be labeled a Bourbon, one must originate in the state of Kentucky as well as meet the aging and content requirements. Our illustrious Canadian friends have a (Bourbon?)that is marketed in their country by some company called Crown Royal but alas is not allowed across the border because, that's right, no Kentucky in Canada. To those that find some of the small batch Bourbons hot, indeed Booker at 127 proof, and my personal favorite, might be brought into more tolerant levels by cutting the proof. This also makes comparisons easier and may be done by adding one ice cube made from your favorite water, bottled or otherwise. Booker Noe is a national treasure.

Rao's probably is one of the better ones but at three times the cost of a can of san marzanos? Sautee some garlic,add some fresh herbs, the san marzanos and salt to taste-way better!!!!

I was given a gift several years ago of a very expensive table wine opener and my friend was explaining that the opener was so well made that it could put a cork back into the very same bottle to which I replied I would never have to avail myself of that particular featured option.