King of Kentucky 2019 Second Edition 132.9 Proof Bourbon Whiskey

The release is derived from 16 single barrels with an average yield of 30%, that range in proof between 125-135. Brown-Forman confirmed with us that an estimated 960 bottles will be released this year. While it hasn’t been confirmed yet, it can be assumed based on press language that this will be an ongoing release. The sample provided by Brown-Forman has no barrel designations.

King of Kentucky Second Edition Bourbon Tasting Notes

Nose: This nose is full of flavor right from the get go. Baking chocolate, spiced raisins, cinnamon stick, preserved peaches, crispy baked pie crust, sweet aged leather. Ethanol is definitely present, but doesn’t distract from the other aromas. This nose smells delicious, especially considering the proof it’s clocking in at.

Palate: The sip starts with a lot of heat dominating up front. Searching beyond it I find rye spice, leather, baking chocolate, white pepper, and a dab of sweetness.

Finish: A warmth lingers in my mouth after the sip finishes. It’s immediately noticeable that the sweetness from the nose and palate are gone. The age of this bourbon becomes apparent in the predominant form of dry tannic oak and leather, which are are joined with a slight hint of green peppercorns. The finish lingers on oak and leather along with a heat that stays in your chest for a while.

Distillery Information

King of Kentucky was established in 1881 as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Brown­-Forman acquired the brand in 1936 from Selected Kentucky Distillers and, by 1940, converted it to a blended Whiskey until it was discontinued in 1968. In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the lapsed label paying homage to the brand's past.

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