Brown-Forman has revealed the third edition for its King of Kentucky bourbon. The 2020 expression is limited to 1,900 bottles and has a RRP of US$249.99.
The 14-year-old Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey is available from this month (September) in Kentucky and in selected markets in Illinois and Ohio.
King of Kentucky was established in 1881 as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Brown-Forman acquired the brand in 1936 and converted it to a blended whiskey until it was discontinued in 1968. In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the lapsed label to pay homage to the brand’s past. |
Brown-Forman Master Distiller Chris Morris said: “Given Brown-Forman’s 150 year history of crafting great Kentucky Bourbon, it is a memorable event to bring back to life a long-retired brand and to introduce it to a new generation of aficionados.
“King of Kentucky will provide whiskey connoisseurs with a rare look into Brown-Forman’s rich barrel archives.”
King of Kentucky is an annual single-barrel release, with 37 barrels set aside for the third edition.
Morris described the edition as “another stellar release of rich, dark Kentucky Bourbon flavour at its best”.
Every bottle will tell the story of the bourbon’s origin; all are filled, wax-dipped and numbered by hand with label details including proof, age, warehouse location, lot number, serial number, and barrel number.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Deep notes of dried cherry, graham cracker and vanilla bean with a cotton candy and dark maple syrup sweetness, sharpened with a hint of caramelised orange peel and a pinch of mint.
Flavour: Dark caramel and maple syrup, with dark spices and cured tobacco herbal notes, along with vanilla ice cream and cherry cobbler.
Finish: Crisp and dry with a hint of cherry cobbler.
