94
Score
King of Kentucky 12 year old Small Batch (Batch 1), 52.5%
Price: ● Issue: Spring 2026 ● Reviewer: David Fleming ● Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey
The nose is loaded with beautifully mature aromas—rich gobs of caramel, fragrant tobacco leaf, potpourri, smoky barrel char, and warm dark chocolate. The palate is spicy, with more melted caramel and dark chocolate. The finish brings chocolate, peanuts, spice, a hint of candied orange, vanilla, and pepper spice. Full-bodied, well-balanced, and with plenty of richness and thickness of flavor.