5 States with the Most Distilleries in the US

4. Kentucky

Number of Distilleries in 2021: 82

Kentucky needs no introduction when it comes to distilling the highest quality American spirits. The Bluegrass State is the birthplace of Bourbon, crafting 95% of the world’s supply. Only Kentucky has the perfect natural mix of climate, corn, and pure limestone water necessary for producing the world’s greatest Bourbon. 

Bourbon is a $9 billion signature industry in Kentucky that generates more than 22,500 jobs. And if we’re looking at production and consumption, the state receives more than $286 million in tax revenue each year from its signature whiskey. 

With tens of iconic whiskey distilleries producing the finest liquid gold in the world, Kentucky is the State that Produces the Most Whiskey.