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King of Kentucky 2024, 16-Year Single Barrel, Barrel #10, 130.4 Proof
130.4 proof
16 years
Bourbon
Brown-Forman
Louisville, KY
$350
79% corn, 11% rye, 10% malted barley
Nose
Intense vanilla, dark chocolate, and barrel char that immediately strike with bold intensity; chocolate carries substantial weight; impressive complexity from extended barrel age.
Palate
Bourbon ball richness with coconut and almond notes; dark chocolate and cherry, particularly Luxardo cherry; sweet oak notes; coconut element that conjures an Almond Joy candy pairing; layered mid-palate; vanilla caramel with rich oak influence.
Finish
Medium-length finish with gentle warmth that does not overstay; lingering sweet oak presence; persistent chocolate note; pleasant warmth in the chest that reflects the 130+ proof appropriately.
Impressive
A boldly expressed 16-year single-barrel bourbon with striking chocolate and oak intensity, strong candy-like sweetness, and excellent balance that commands its premium price.
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