Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky Single Barrel 15 Year 134.4 proof Barrel #17 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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Whiskey: Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky Single Barrel 15 Year 134.4 proof Barrel #17 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

King of Kentucky is back with a second act, one year older and nearly twice the size in terms of bottles produced.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 134.4 (67.2% ABV)

Age: 15 Year

Origin: United States

Distillery: Brown-Forman Corporation

The 2019 King of Kentucky release features the same base whiskey, though it’s now aged for 15 years, with 27 barrels bottled in total, yielding roughly 2100 bottles. Unlike last year, the barrels selected for this outturn were produced on two different production dates (though clearly near each other in May 2004). (To tell the difference between 2019 and 2018, check the “age/years” indication on the right side of the label.)

Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky Single Barrel 15 Year 134.4 proof Barrel #17 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: The nose is monstrous, kicking off with some of the iconic notes of old, overproof bourbon: barrel char, orange peel, cloves set ablaze, and a touch of mint sprig. Intense and brooding — and downright eye-searing if you stick your face too far into the glass — it’s constructed as a heavily savory experience, wood notes all but commandeering everything.

Palate:The palate, at full proof, keeps things tight and fiery — though some sweeter brown sugar and cinnamon notes are evident amidst the peppery barrel char core. There’s also a heavy and distinct tobacco note here.

Finish: Lingering.

Distillery Information

The Brown–Forman Corporation is one of the largest American-owned companies in the spirits and wine business. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, it manufactures several well known brands throughout the world, including Jack Daniel’s, Early Times, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, Canadian Mist, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Finlandia, Herradura, Korbel, and Chambord. Brown–Forman formerly owned Southern Comfort and Tuaca before selling them off in 2016.