Kentucky Owl Batch 10 The Wise Man's Bourbon is a distinguished, limited-edition release known for its complex flavor profile. This premium bourbon boasts rich notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, with a hint of spice and a smooth finish. Perfect for connoisseurs seeking an exceptional, refined whiskey experience.

Discover our small batch Kentucky Bourbon, aged for a minimum of 4 years and sourced from Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River. We then blend these exceptional bourbons together before re-barreling in new traditional medium toasted barrels for at least 6 months.

The result is a perfectly balanced toasted bourbon with delightful notes of vanilla, candy, and sweet oak flavor. Bottled at 94 proof, this bourbon is sure to become a favorite on any bar. We can’t wait to share this Kentucky Toasted Bourbon with you.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Deep Cherry, maple, nutty almonds, burnt apple, burnt brown sugar and lingering oak.

Mouth: Vanilla oak bomb, toasted honey nut cereal, and nutty pecans with a toast is present but not overwhelming. Very sweet oak that lingers with a bit of orange, cherry, and peach into the finish.

Finish: Long toasted sweet oak, lightly toasted popcorn that keeps the vanilla throughout!

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First introduced to great acclaim in the Fall of 2014, Michter’s US★1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is a groundbreaking whiskey expression. It is made by taking Michter’s US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon and then aging it for an additional period in a second custom made barrel. This second barrel is assembled from 18-month air-dried wood and then toasted but not charred. The truly unique and delicious taste of Michter’s US★1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon represents a remarkable achievement given that it is Kentucky Straight Bourbon with nothing extra added or done except placement in a second toasted barrel.

COOPERAGE

First Barrel: Fire-charred, new American white oak barrels
Second Barrel: Toasted barrel made from 18-month air-dried wood

Thomas S. Moore Merlot Casks Finished Bourbon Whiskey is a remarkable spirit that combines the rich profile of bourbon with the fruity nuances of Merlot. Aged in barrels previously used for Merlot, this whiskey offers a unique tasting experience with notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and subtle oak, complemented by a hint of spice. Perfect for sipping neat or in cocktails, this bourbon is available for purchase from Royal Batch, making it an excellent addition to any whiskey enthusiast's collection.

Old Soul is a precise blend of two whiskeys, each with an identical high-rye mash bill, and aged for a different amount of time. Each barrel is reviewed by nose & palate—the old-fashioned way—and expertly blended from whiskeys distilled in Indiana & Mississippi. Old Soul is the perfect metaphor for our bourbon—one that is thoughtfully crafted with a nod to both tradition & the future.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Brilliant deep amber
Nose: Sweet notes of vanilla, reminiscent of bakery goods and sugar cookies, with hints of fresh leather.
Taste: Elegant and balanced mouthfeel showing notes of rose and dried cherry followed by toffee and baking spices. Rye spice and herbaceous notes appear mid-palate and into the finish.
Finish: Rich earthy finish led by a lingering rye spice.

Proof & Wood Ventures has unveiled The Cabinet, a limited-edition whiskey that highlights its finest ryes and bourbons. Part of the award-winning DC Collection, it features The Senator, named Best American Rye at the 2022 World Whiskies Awards, and The Representative, recognized as the World’s Best Bourbon in 2023.

Originally launched in 2022 in Washington, D.C., the 2023 edition will be available nationwide but limited to around 600 six-bottle cases.

The blend includes whiskies aged five to nine years, distilled in Indiana, and features:

> 2014 Rye: 95% Rye, 5% Barley
> 2015 Rye: 95% Rye, 5% Barley
> 2016 Rye: 95% Rye, 5% Barley
> 2017 Rye: 95% Rye, 5% Barley
> 2016 Bourbon: 99% Corn, 1% Barley
> 2017 Bourbon: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Barley

Dave Schmier, founder of Proof & Wood, describes The Cabinet as showcasing intense rye flavors with spices and floral notes, balanced by dried fruits, nutmeg, and mint, complemented by bourbon sweetness from vanilla and tobacco. He notes that it pairs well with a cigar and thoughtful moments.

Maker Notes

The Land
After research spanning multiple seasons, a particular plot of land was selected in Winters, California (approximately 35 miles from the distillery) for its nutrient rich soil, maximum sun exposure and access to water.

The Grain
An ancient heirloom grain, the Bloody Butcher corn comprises 70% of the recipe. The balance is 16% Red Winter Wheat and 14% malted barley. The Bloody Butcher corn, notoriously difficult to grow, provides intense flavor and structure. The Red Winter Wheat provides a velvety texture and generous mouthfeel. Malted Barley rounds out the mashbill and provides structure as well as flavor.

Tasting Notes
Deep caramel with an orange hue. Bright aromatics of ground cinnamon, dried orange peel and lilac blossoms. Finishes with a long, unctuous cherry flavor with pronounced minerality and a core of power.

Wheated Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon

Description
Honoring tradition and authenticity, our Origin Series 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.

Mash Bill: Corn 68% / Wheat 20% / Malted Barley 12%

Tasting Notes
Baked peach with cream meets cocoa with hints of lemon, an indulgent, smooth mouthfeel of stone fruit and toffee leads to an alluring and enduring finish.

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Description
Our Discovery Series highlights the Art of Blending, creating exciting expressions that together are greater than the sum of their parts. Through artfully combining rare and exemplary whiskies we discover from all over the world, this series pushes the boundaries of innovationby creating completely unique flavor profiles and styles. Each release gives you something new to discover.

Tasting Notes
Baked cherry, toasted oak, vanilla cream, and hazelnut create a decadent, complex aroma. On the palate, a balance of wood sugar and spice gives way to a lasting finish of coconut, red fruit, and caramel.

Green River Full Proof is a small batch of select barrels, blended and bottled at barrel strength. It offers a robust flavor profile that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail.

Tasting Notes

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2024 is a limited-release whiskey celebrating the founder George Garvin Brown's birthday. Aged for 12 years, this bourbon offers rich flavors of caramel, vanilla, and spice, with a smooth, balanced finish. Its annual release makes it a collector’s favorite for bourbon enthusiasts.

Commemorative bourbon release honoring Master Distiller Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary with Wild Turkey making him the longest-tenured spirits Master Distiller in the world.

To honor Jimmy’s incredible impact on the bourbon world, Wild Turkey is proud to present the limited-edition Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon.

This collector-worthy release is an 8-Year-Old, 101-proof bourbon, with an additional blend of 8- to 9-year-old whiskeys, hand-selected from a few of Jimmy’s favorite Rickhouses. Best enjoyed neat or over ice, this bourbon is a true tribute to Jimmy’s legacy.

TASTING NOTES
Best served neat or over ice, the bourbon offers rich aromas of oak, honey, cinnamon, and tobacco and a palate marked by sweet cream, butterscotch and black tea notes that transition to bitter chocolate, dark cherry and burnt sugar.

AROMA: Vanilla, oak, and honey with notes of cinnamon, brown sugar, tobacco, and orange peel

TASTE: Sweet cream, vanilla, butterscotch, stone fruit (dates), pecans, and black tea

FINISH: Warming with notes of caramel, dark cherry with a long lingering finish of oak, burnt sugar, and bitter chocolate

PROCESS: 101 proof, 8-Year-Old bourbon with additional blend of 8-9YO whiskeys from Jimmy’s favorite rickhouses

Maker Notes

Each bottle is crafted using grains cultivated through regenerative agriculture, ensuring a positive impact on the environment. Our mission is to deliver exceptional whiskey while preserving the planet for future generations. This bourbon is a harmonious blend of a nuanced three-year-old bourbon and a distinct six-year-old wheated bourbon, meticulously aged with custom toast and char methods to create a unique and rich flavor profile. Award-winning and made from American regenerative grain, Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain Bourbon promises an unparalleled drinking experience that’s both sophisticated and sustainable.

Mash Bill: 70.5% Corn, 14.7% Rye, 9% Wheat & 5.8 % Malted Barley

TASTING NOTES

The 2022 Old Soul Bourbon single barrel selection featured just 61 barrels, all carefully reviewed and chosen during the maturation process. Tailored for the discerning palate, barrels that undergo the single barrel process are some of the most monitored and judged.

Nose: Dominant aromas of cherry and vanilla, followed by hints of maple syrup and nutty undertones.
Taste: Sweet vanilla is at the forefront followed by notes of hazelnut and fresh leather.
Finish: Pepper with a dark chocolate and toffee finish.

James A. Miller, the founder of Chicken Cock Whiskey, took so much pride in his beloved chickens and his exceptional whiskey it led him to name his whiskey "Chicken Cock.” To this day we continue to take pride in the beautiful roosters that adorn our exceptional whiskey. As such, the fourth edition of Chicken Cock’s limited annual tin release is guided by a like-minded pride in roosters and good whiskey. The Onagadori rooster and Mizunara Oak from Japan inspired this year’s release.
The Onagadori rooster is not only stunning but also incredibly rare, with its distinctive long tail. Similarly, Mizunara oak is renowned for its rarity and difficulty coopering, taking up to two centuries to mature before it can be used to make whiskey barrels. It’s likely the Mizunara oak trees used in this batch were already growing when Miller began making whiskey in the 1800s.

Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Mizunara is our award-winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, enhanced by the unique character of first use Mizunara Japanese Oak finishing. Limited to only 10 barrels of total production.

200 ML Kentucky Straight Bourbon Wood-Finished Flight

The Packaging: Eye-Catching
These 200 ML glass bottles are an exact replica of the RD1 750 ML bottles, featuring RD1’s iconic etched fencing around the base of the bottle and the colorful labels that distinguish our wood finishes. This makes for a perfect gift (think Father’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays and more) and a one-of-a-kind bourbon tasting.

The Experience: Our Lexington Tasting Room…In Your Own Home!
In addition to the 200 ML Flight we recommend purchasing a 750 ML bottle of RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon for the ultimate tasting experience of our wood-finished flight. Here’s why: the RD1 portfolio is built around our blue label, Kentucky Straight Bourbon. From there, we pull certain barrels aside, remove the bung, place unique wood staves into the bourbon barrel, hammer the new bung back, and let the barrel rest for additional time.

> Blue Label: Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 98 proof
> Red Label: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished In French Oak, 101 proof
> Green Label: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished In Brazilian Amburana Wood, 110 proof
> Brown Label: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Double Finished With Oak and Maple Barrels, 99.9 proof

The end result is dramatic! The wood delicately dances with the bourbon to significantly influence the final expression. From the distinct aroma, to your first sip, to the surprising finish, you’ll be amazed at the natural nuances imparted on the bourbon from the wood alone. This Flight allows you to journey with RD1 to discover your palate preferences.

Wood Finishing: Early Explorers of South America
While Amburana is a commonly harvested tree in South America, this was a new find for a craft distilled spirits producer like us. Amburana is known as “Brazilian Oak” and often used in South America for making essential oils, crafting luxury furniture and barrel aging Brazil's most popular spirit, Cachaça.

Our partner cooperage uses a patented technique to honeycomb drill small holes into the Amburana staves, allowing more wood surface interaction with the Bourbon. After aging RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon for 4+ years, we insert the Amburana staves into the barrel. It doesn’t take long for Amburana’s character to beautifully influence the bourbon. The end result represents RD1's curiosity to learn, experience, explore.

The Experience: A Step Beyond Bourbon
The best of baking spices – apple cinnamon, nutmeg and light brown sugar – come alive on the nose and are followed by pine, vanilla, peaches and apricots. Flavor galore with spice cake, and ginger snaps in a rich mouthfeel. Try a drop of water to open up hints of herbal black tea, dark berry jam and pineapple pepper. Finish is long and warm, and ends with allspice and sweet oak.

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The Craft: Exploring the Bourbon Frontier
In this Double Finish, we took French Oak staves (first finish) that were steeped in a patented process of pressure, oxygen, time and temperature with maple syrup (second finish). The molecular transfusion into the base fibers of the wood is wonderfully artistic and scientifically intense. Consistency is the driver here for flavor and texture.

After RD1 Spirit's Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged for 4+ years, we inserted the French Oak and Maple stave wood into the barrel for additional aging. The end result is like the best stack of pancakes you've ever had.

The Experience: A Dessert-Like Sipper
An undeniable burst of maple and butterscotch on the nose followed by lightly toasted caramel, roasted pecans and paprika. Its flavor boasts a delicate dance of maple goodness and black peppercorn spice. The finish is long, smooth and spicy with a light accent of toasted caramel at the end. Try this in an Old Fashioned but skip the simple syrup and just add more of this bourbon.

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The Craft: Kentucky Through and Through
RD1 Spirit’s Straight Bourbon is distilled in Kentucky using 100% copper equipment, aged 4+ years in Kentucky and bottled in Kentucky. We use 100% Kentucky corn and local limestone well water in our sour mash (also non-chill filtered). This traditional mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye and 9% malted barley is a Bluegrass favorite for a reason.

The Packaging: Honoring the Past With Eyes Wide Open to the Future
RD1's custom glass bottle honors the first federally registered distillery in Lexington and the many brands it produced - the beautiful tree on the neck label is reminiscent of Ashland Distillery's old label and the glass lettering honors the Old William Tarr bottle. RD1's modern, concave bottle shape features the iconic horse farm fences of Lexington around the base in etched glass.

The Experience: Tried-and-True Lexington
This traditional Kentucky Straight Bourbon invites you in with delicious aromas of vanilla wafers and roasted almonds. When sipping, orange flavors are followed by honeyed caramel, herbal tea and peppery oak. A long, warm finish ends dry with a spicy hint of ginger and cinnamon.

If traditional tasting notes aren’t your style, you may…

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