Old Forester Classic 86 Proof Bourbon
$41.99
This bottle was featured on Day 13 of our 2021 KWM Whisky Calendar
Old Forester 86 Proof is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon made at Old Forester Distillery in Lousiville. The Old Forester Distillery is owned by Brown-Foreman, who also owns the Woodford Distillery which is responsible for Woodford Reserve and is located in Versailles, Kentucky.
Old Forester's Bourbon mash bill is purportedly the same as that for its Woodford Reserve cousin, which is 72% Corn, 18% rye, and 10% Malted Barley.
43% ABV
Jack Daniel's Bonded Tennessee Whiskey
$52.99
JD's Bonded Tennessee Whiskey takes the tried and true Jack Daniel's mash bill consisting of 80% corn, 12% barley and 8% rye and bottles it at 50% ABV.
As the label and name of this Jack Daniel's Whiskey show, this is a Bonded Whiskey. That means it has to adhere to the 1897 Bottled In Bond Act, which states:
- All whiskey in the bottle must be produced by one distillery and by one distiller over the course of one distillation season.
- The whiskey must be at least four years old.
- It must be bottled at least 100 proof / 50% ABV
- The whiskey must be aged in bonded warehouses under United States federal supervision.
- The label on the bottle has to state which distillery it comes from and also where it was bottled.
Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask
$97.99
While not as robust and high alcohol as the Old Grand Dad Bottled in Bond, Basil Hayden is also distilled by Jim Beam and uses the same 63% Corn, 27% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley high-rye mashbill as OGD. The Red Wine Cask Finish is a limited release partially finished in California Red Wine Casks.
40%
Traveller Whiskey Blend No. 40
$56.99
This Blended American Whiskey from Buffalo Trace is a collaboration with the artist Chris Stapleton. 45%
Producer Description
"For this first-of-its-kind collaboration from Buffalo Trace Distillery, Traveller brings together the collective artistry of 10X Grammy Award-Winning Artist Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley.
"In pursuit of the finest possible whiskey, over 50 blends were sampled before making Blend No. 40 the chosen combination. Blend No. 40 is the carefully curated result of countless hours of testing & tasting and is exactly what you’d expect – a premium whiskey that speaks for itself."
Old Forester 1910 Bourbon 46.5%
$79.99
The Old Forester 1910 is aged in a similar fashion to the venerable Woodford Double Oaked, as both are given a second charred new oak barrel for maturation, doubling down on those new oak and char notes. Evan feels the 1910 is better than the Woodford Double Oaked, but he is a bit of an Old Forester fanboy. Bottled at 46.5%.
Producer Description
"On October 22nd. 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production of Old Forester. Mature whisky ready to be bottled, instead was stored in a secondary barrel. What emerged was a delightful whisky, remarkable enough to become an entirely new expressions – Old Fine Whisky.
Today mimicking this historic bottling, this unique expression of Old Forester has undergone a second barreling, granting it exceptional character, a smooth and sweet flavor and a clean, crisp finish. Entering the second barrel at a low 100 proof allows more of the sweet wood sugars to dissolve into the whiskey. 1910 Old Fine Whiskey is the fourth and final expression of the Whiskey Row Series, presented at 93 proof."
Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon
$76.99
From Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origin Series, this High-Rye Bourbon (60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley) was matured for 6 years in virgin oak before being bottled at 48% ABV.
Producer Description
"An exquisite high-rye bourbon with extraordinary flavor. Our Origin bourbon whiskey is a 36% high-rye mash bill which showcases the best of classic bourbon with a burst of rye spice. Perfect as a unique pour or the foundation for a premium craft cocktail."
Bardstown Bottled in Bond KS Bourbon
$86.99
This bottled in Bond Bourbon comes to us from Bardstown Bourbon Company. As the name implies, the distillery is located on the outskirts of Bardstown, Kentucky. Made from a mash bill of 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, and 12% Malted Barley. It is 6 years old and, of course, bottled at the required 50% ABV.
Since it is Bottled in Bond, it adheres to these rules, which were put in place by the Bottled In Bond Act in 1897:
- All whiskey in the bottle must be produced by one distillery and by one distiller over the course of one distillation season.
- The whiskey must be at least four years old.
- It must be bottled at least 100 proof / 50% ABV
- The whiskey must be aged in bonded warehouses under United States federal supervision.
- The label on the bottle has to state which distillery it comes from and also where it was bottled.
Producer Description
"Honoring tradition and authenticity, our Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6-year expression presents the best locally-sourced Kentucky corn and wheat grains. This expression features 20% wheat in the mash bill, creating a modern expression of beautifully balanced bourbon."
Rabbit Hole Heigold Bourbon
$83.99
Rabbit Hole distillery;
"This high proof bourbon, aged for over four years, stands out for its remarkable balance and complexity. It provides the robust backbone needed for sophisticated cocktails while also being smooth enough to be savored neat or on the rocks. Its versatility and depth of flavor make it an essential addition to any bar, whether you are a professional mixologist or an enthusiast at home."
Lindores Abbey Aqua Vitae
$64.99
Lindores Abbey, now in ruins, is the site of the first reference to whisk(e)y. What exactly constituted whisky, or aqua vitae in the late 1400s is hard to ascertain, but it almost certainly involved the addition of botanicals and possibly fruit. Lindores Abbey Distillery's Aqua Vitaeis is an homage to this proto-whisky. This product is bottled at 40% and is made to be sipped neat or enjoyed with ginger ale.
Producer Description
"The earliest Aqua Vitae was made at Lindores as long ago as 1494, and we’ve authentically recreated that recipe and reimagined it as an inquisitively versatile spirit. Today, our own spirit is distilled in pot stills and then infused with a blend of spices and herbs, including cleavers, and sweet cicely, which grow in our gardens, amidst the grounds of the ancient Abbey. It is entirely natural, with no added sugars."