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Originally Posted by Adder
Neutral spirits (even flavored ones), from wherever are fine. Tito's, for example, is a perfectly good vodka from Austin. No reason you couldn't flavor it with juniper or whatever too.
Stuff that's meant to age in barrels I've yet to find agreeable when made other than its traditional locations. Although I don't know if that's because it's impossible or just that those producers are too new and the stuff hasn't been aged enough.
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Gin can be made anywhere given it's just infused high proof vodka.
Bourbon is like champagne. Yeah, you can get sparkling wine from California. And a lot of it is better than champagne. But it's not quite the same. Perhaps it's psychological, but I think not... Bourbon from places other than KY just doesn't taste exactly like bourbon.
It's like Japanese whiskey. There are brands that eclipse the best scotches in terms of pure flavor. But it's not quite the same thing as scotch, even if it's better.
If you want bourbon, you have to get it from the place where they make bourbon.
