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King of Kentucky Small Batch – Batch 1 (105 proof)
105 proof 12–18 years Bourbon Old Forester / Brown-Forman Louisville, KY $299 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley
Nose

Cherry pie crust, toasted coconut, vanilla, and dark chocolate with a consistent Old Forester character.

Palate

Notably dry with dark cacao, firm tannins, dried cherry, and caramel. Spice appears mid-palate but the center of the tongue dries quickly while saliva glands on the sides remain active. No discernible sweetness.

Finish

Extremely lengthy oak-forward finish with tobacco and dried cherry notes. The dry tannins persist, leaving the back palate drying and spicy.

Pleasant
A complex, age-driven pour with impressive depth and viscosity, but the firm tannins and aggressive dryness may overwhelm some palates.
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Tasted on Episode 486 The Return of the King: Tasting King of Kentucky Small Batches