King of Kentucky Small Batch – Batch 2 (107.5 proof)
107.5 proof
12–18 years
Bourbon
Old Forester / Brown-Forman
$299
75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley
Nose
Darker, more expressive profile with dried figs, dates, and deep stone fruit. Less ethanol volatility than Batch 1 despite higher proof.
Palate
Leathery tobacco bite with cinnamon and black pepper spice. Oak char dominates the mid-palate. Still dry but less tannic bite than Batch 1. Sizzles on the tongue with a sheet-of-oil mouthfeel.
Finish
Long, dry finish with moderate tannin presence and oak spice. The drying sensation is present but less aggressive than Batch 1.
Overall Score
3.9 / 5
A well-integrated expression with darker, figgy stone-fruit notes and balanced spice that refines the profile relative to Batch 1.
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Perfection
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