Indianapolis Business Journal

Behind the bourbon: Popcorn Bourbon, which pays tribute to lifelong Valparaiso resident Orville Redenbacher—considered one of the most prominent food scientists and businessmen to popularize at-home popcorn products—was created to commemorate the city’s annual Popcorn Festival.

What’s in it: Using barrels from Kentucky, the bourbon is made with mostly Indiana-grown popcorn, as indicated by its name; 52% of the product is popcorn, with 33% barley and 15% rye. The popped kernels form a mash with the barley and rye, which is later fermented at 113 proof, resulting in a product that clocks in at 56.5% alcohol by volume.