Popular whiskey brand Kentucky Owl recently announced the launch of its newest bourbon, Batch #13. It was blended and crafted by former Master Blender John Rhea. What makes the whiskey more unique is that it was the last bourbon blend created by the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member before his retirement.
Kentucky Owl Batch #13
Batch #13 consists of a blend of five different bourbons. There’s a mix of younger and wheated whiskeys and more mature and higher rye whiskeys. The blend is roughly between eight and nine years old.
According to the brand, the result is 56.8% ABV sipping whiskey that begins with a nose of vanilla, chocolate, citrus peels, mango, vanilla, and caramel. Sipping it reveals notes of vanilla, candied orange peels, grapefruit, caramel, and chocolate.
“During my tenure at Kentucky Owl, I’ve had the honor of sampling some of the world’s finest bourbon barrels,” John Rhea says.
“Batch #13 is my tribute to the craftsmanship of blending by showcasing how a combination of very different barrels come together to create a very special expression. This juxtaposition of mature higher rye bourbons balanced with lighter wheated barrels results in a very special flavor profile that highlights each barrel’s finest notes.”
Where can I buy it?
This limited-edition expression is available beginning this month at select whiskey retailers throughout the United States and at online retailers like Reserve Bar and Flaviar for the suggested retail price of $399 for a 750ml bottle. For more information about this and all of the brand’s releases, visit https://kentuckyowlbourbon.com.
