King of Kentucky Small Batch No. 2 Bourbon

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and the creation of Kentucky County, Virginia, which eventually became the state of Kentucky, Brown-Forman released a King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon. This bourbon, which comes in three batches of varying proof, is the first time the brand has released a non-single-barrel product, and the first time they’ve deviated from using 79% corn, 11% rye, and 10% malted barley mash bill of past releases.

The result is the largest release yet for the brand, with availability in 36 states, with each state receiving an equal number of bottles of each batch.

King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon is an excellent bourbon that delivers classic flavor notes from start to finish, and thanks to its lower proof, it will allow those who don’t appreciate 110+ proof bourbon to enjoy the brand as well.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich brown sugar, baking spices, cinnamon stick, faint apple pie filling, well-aged oak, buttered baked pie crust, spiced caramel, classic.

Palate: Cinnamon spice, spiced caramel, brown sugar, charred oak, rye spice, spiced raisin.

Finish: Rye spice, cinnamon stick, aged, charred oak, leather, spiced raisin, lingering dry aged oak and spice.

Batch 2: Dark fruit notes of dates and fig layered with caramel and charred oak; minty with hints of vanilla; a longer, crisp finish.

Age: 12 Years

Mashbill: 75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malted Barley

Non-Chill Filtered

53.75% ABV / 107.5 Proof

700 ML