King of Kentucky Small Batch – Batch 3 (110 proof)
110 proof
12–18 years
Bourbon
Old Forester / Brown-Forman
$299
75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley
Nose
Bright and layered with rich chocolate, cola, and fresh citrus lift—a departure from the darker profiles of the earlier batches. Lemon-forward freshness dominates.
Palate
Cherry cola character with dark chocolate, faux sweetness (non-sugar-based), and citrus zing. A full-tongue spicy tingle coats the palate from front to back. Coconut emerges on the back end. Most expressive and dimensionally balanced of the trio.
Finish
Lengthy and tingling with cinnamon, pepper, and oak spice. The fresh citrus carries through, and a subtle coconut note lingers.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A remarkably layered and front-to-back expressive pour that balances brightness, chocolate depth, and a unique cherry-cola character with restrained tannin intrusion.
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5.0
Perfection
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