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King of Kentucky 12 year old Small Batch (Batch 3), 55%

Price: 299 Issue: Spring 2026 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

Aged oak, baking spice, and tobacco on the nose. The smooth, creamy palate is filled with sweetness but has plenty of backbone and bite—pancakes and maple syrup, vanilla cream, and chocolate, with dried herbs, savory spice, and a pleasant earthiness. A long and flavorful finish is filled with chocolate, coffee, and herbs. Great balance, and with somewhat more pronounced flavors than its lower-ABV counterparts.