Handcrafted in very small quantities in the heart of the Bluegrass, Kentucky's famous Bourbon producing region. This Bourbon has been allowed to age long beyond that of any ordinary Bourbon, giving it taste and flavor characteristics not found among others.
Kentucky Vintage Bourbon is an authentic Kentucky straight whiskey. Bottled at a robust 90 proof, the bourbon has a golden chestnut color, along with an aroma of oranges, lemons, clovers and honey. Notes of ginger, caramel apples, roasted nuts and creamy vanilla dominate the palate, and give way to a finish accented by hints of almonds and black pepper.
With its combination of age, taste and proof making it an unparalleled value, Kentucky Vintage Bourbon is one of the best kept secrets on the whiskey market.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A good amount of alcohol at first, but as your nose adjusts to it, caramel takes over completely. It is quite pleasant. Subtle hints of corn and rye also develop as more air mixes with the bourbon. A decent about of oak also shines through.
Palate: A medium-bodied bourbon with a warm buttery smooth texture. The first sip has a good degree of alcohol flavor in it. It can be surprising but also a little off putting. What the palate lacks, the finish helps make up for.
Finish: Smokey and oaky. This has far more weight than many in its price range. It also packs a manageable amount of heat for a 90-proof bourbon. Unfortunately, it’s not a terribly complex bourbon. Flavors don’t mingle and intertwine as well as some bourbons. In some sips, the oak and the grain/corn flavors completely overpower everything else.
