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

Cherry pie crust, toasted coconut, and vanilla. Consistent Old Forester character with a pleasant, expressive profile.

Palate

Notably dry with dark cacao and chocolate. Significant tannic grip dries the middle of the tongue while sides produce saliva. Dried cherry and tobacco notes emerge. Spice on the back end contributes to the overall drying effect.

Finish

Very long and clean, with tannins sitting deeply on the back palate. The finish remains dry throughout with lingering chocolate and tannic structure.

Pleasant
A solid, flavor-forward pour with excellent aromatic character that trades sweetness for dry, tannic complexity and impressive length.
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Tasted on Episode 486 The Return of the King: Tasting King of Kentucky Small Batches