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Tasting Notes
Nose:
Maraschino cherries, cola, vanilla, peanuts, citrus, some astringency (nail polish remover, wood varnish), a hint of confectionery goods.
Palate:
Lots of tannins. Sweet. More Maraschino cherries, cola, vanilla. Citrus note from the nose develops into blood orange. Nutty, oaky, caramel. A cotton candy note pops up on the tail end of the palate. The sweetness and lack of spice notes suggest this is a low rye mash bill.
Finish:
Medium length. More tannins. Slightly dry. Pipe tobacco, floral, peppery. Blood orange and cotton candy notes from the palate continue and linger on the finish.
ABOUT THIS RELEASE
The details
A single barrel of Kentucky straight rye, aged seven and a half years and bottled in bond at 100 proof. Each bottle carries its barrel and bottle number.
Cream of Kentucky was introduced in 1888 by I. Trager & Co. of Cincinnati. The famed Schenley Company re-introduced it in 1934, and through the 1930s and 1940s it grew into one of America's leading bourbons, with Norman Rockwell creating much of its artwork. Read our story
RELEASE
2023
AGE
7.5 Years
BOTTLED FOR
J.W. Rutledge,
Crestwood, KY
PROOF
100 (50% ABV)
SIZE
750 ml
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