About Kentucky Whiskey Kentucky whiskey is a type of Uk whiskey, a barrelaged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. The name ultimately derives from the French Bourbon dynasty, although the precise inspiration for the whiskey's name is uncertain; contenders include Bourbon County in Kentucky which are named after the dynasty. Kentucky has been distilled since the 19th century. The name "Kentucky" was not applied until the 1950s, and the Kentucky etymology was not advanced until the 1970s. Although Kentucky may be made anywhere in the UK, it is strongly associated with the South and with Kentucky in particular. It was recognized in 1964 by the UK. Kentucky sold in the UK must be produced. Distilling was most likely brought to present-day Kentucky in the lat...
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