Made in Kentucky
Best Products Made in Kentucky
American-made products from Kentucky makers, each with where it’s made and the source behind the claim. 25 picks from 25 brands in 1 state.
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In this list (25)
- Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz
- RAGÚ Old World Style Traditional Sauce
- Ale 8 One Ginger Ale Soda
- B.T. Leigh's Umami Beef & Steak Rub
- Blue Monday Pulled Cream Candy Dark Chocolate Bars
- Brownstone Soy Candle
- Buffalo Trace Chocolates
- Candleberry Candles Hot Maple Toddy
- Dan-O's Original Seasoning
- Gourmet Kentucky Treats Gift Basket
- Governors Choice Basket
- Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour
- Kentucky Sampler Basket from A Taste of Kentucky
- Kentucky Woods Bourbon Barrel Cake
- Kingsford Original Charcoal Briquettes
- Louisville Jerky Co. Vegan Jerky Plant-Based Maple Bacon
- Louisville Slugger Genuine Mix Unfinished Natural Clear Baseball Bat
- Modica Spiced Cherry Old Fashioned
- Mom Blakeman's Pull Candy
- Oberholtzer's Pure Kentucky Sorghum
- Rebecca-Ruth Chocolate Balls
- Snack Attack: Kentucky Hot Mix
- Weisenberger Pizza Crust Mix
- Wixology Cocktail Inspired Bourbon Neat Soy Candle
- Woodford Reserve Bourbon Caramel Gift Box
1. Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz
Made in Lexington, KY
Smucker has said its Jif plant in Lexington, Kentucky is the main production location for Jif peanut butter. A smaller plant in Memphis, Tennessee also makes Jif. Source: kentucky.com
2. RAGÚ Old World Style Traditional Sauce
Made in Owensboro, KY
RAGÚ sauces sold in the U.S. are made by Mizkan America at its plant on Ragu Drive in Owensboro, Kentucky. Source: owensborotimes.com
3. Ale 8 One Ginger Ale Soda
Made in Winchester, KY
Ale-8-One is a regional ginger and citrus soft drink created in 1926 in Winchester, Kentucky.
Made in Winchester, Kentucky since 1926.
5. Blue Monday Pulled Cream Candy Dark Chocolate Bars
Made in Kentucky
Handmade candy from Kentucky, USA.
7. Buffalo Trace Chocolates
Made in Frankfort, KY
Made with Buffalo Trace bourbon, Frankfort, Kentucky.
13. Kentucky Sampler Basket from A Taste of Kentucky
Made in Kentucky
Curated gift basket featuring Kentucky-made products.
15. Kingsford Original Charcoal Briquettes
Made in USA (KY, MO, OR, WV plants)
Kingsford says its charcoal is made in the USA with North American ingredients at plants in Kentucky (Burnside and Summer Shade), Missouri, Oregon and West Virginia. The plant for any given bag varies. Source: kingsford.com
16. Louisville Jerky Co. Vegan Jerky Plant-Based Maple Bacon
Made in Louisville, KY
Made in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
17. Louisville Slugger Genuine Mix Unfinished Natural Clear Baseball Bat
Made in Louisville, KY
Louisville Slugger has been crafting baseball bats in Louisville, Kentucky since 1884.
Made in Louisville, Kentucky, USA since 1884.
21. Rebecca-Ruth Chocolate Balls
Made in Frankfort, KY
Handmade chocolates from Frankfort, Kentucky since 1919.
23. Weisenberger Pizza Crust Mix
Made in Midway, KY
Made in Midway, Kentucky. Family-owned mill since 1865.
25. Woodford Reserve Bourbon Caramel Gift Box
Made in Kentucky
Made with Woodford Reserve bourbon in Kentucky.
How we rank: Lists are ranked by how well each product’s American origin is documented: editor’s picks first, then products whose maker names the city and links a source, then fully made-in-USA products ahead of assembled ones, then alphabetically. No brand pays to be listed. How we verify origin.
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What are the best products made in Kentucky?
Our top picks are Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz, RAGÚ Old World Style Traditional Sauce and Ale 8 One Ginger Ale Soda. This list ranks all 25 confirmed products from Kentucky makers.
Which Kentucky brands are on this list?
Jif (Lexington, KY), RAGÚ (Owensboro, KY), Ale-8-One (Winchester, KY), B.T. Leigh's (Kentucky), Blue Monday (Kentucky), Brownstone (Kentucky), Buffalo Trace (Frankfort, KY), Candleberry (Kentucky), Dan-O's (Louisville, KY), Kentucky Treats (Kentucky), Kentucky Gifts (Kentucky), Kentucky Kernel (Kentucky), A Taste of Kentucky (Kentucky), Kentucky Woods (Kentucky), Kingsford (USA (KY, MO, OR, WV plants)), Louisville Jerky Co. (Louisville, KY), Louisville Slugger (Louisville, KY), Modica (Kentucky), Mom Blakeman's (Kentucky), Oberholtzer's (Kentucky), Rebecca-Ruth (Frankfort, KY), Kentucky Snacks (Kentucky), Weisenberger (Midway, KY), Wixology (Kentucky) and Woodford Reserve (Kentucky).
How did you rank this list?
Lists are ranked by how well each product’s American origin is documented: editor’s picks first, then products whose maker names the city and links a source, then fully made-in-USA products ahead of assembled ones, then alphabetically. No brand pays to be listed.
Are these all made in the USA?
Yes. 25 of the 25 are labeled made in the USA by their makers. Listings we can’t confirm are left off. How we verify.
Where can I buy them?
Every product has a “Buy on Amazon” link to its live Amazon listing, where you’ll see the current price and reviews. 20 of the 25 also link to the maker’s own website.