King of Kentucky Small Batch – Batch 1 (105 proof)
105 proof
12–18 years
Bourbon
Old Forester / Brown-Forman
$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.
Overall Score
3.8 / 5
A complex, age-driven pour with impressive depth and viscosity, but the firm tannins and aggressive dryness may overwhelm some palates.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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