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Whiskey: Brown Formans King of Kentucky Small Batch 12 Year Old Batch #1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 700ML

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 105 (52.5%ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Brown-Forman

A landmark 2026 release marking the first-ever King of Kentucky Small Batch series, created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Batch #1 is a blend of carefully selected barrels aged between 12 and 18 years, delivering a more accessible yet still premium expression compared to the iconic single barrel releases. Bottled without chill filtration, it emphasizes balance, sweetness, and refinement, acting as the baseline profile of the three-batch lineup. Extremely limited and highly collectible, it still carries the DNA of one of bourbons most coveted modern brands.

Brown Formans King of Kentucky Small Batch 12 Year Old Batch #1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Chocolate, caramel, toasted marshmallow, dried apricot, vanilla, and gentle clove spice.

Palate: Rich and smooth with toffee, roasted nuts, baking spice, toasted coconut, and layered oak sweetness.

Finish: Medium-long, silky, and warm with lingering oak, spice, and soft sweetness.

Distillery Information

King of Kentucky is one of Brown-Formans most prestigious bourbon brands, originally dating back to 1881 and revived in 2018 as a hyper-limited annual release. Traditionally known for ultra-aged, cask-strength single barrels, it quickly became one of the most sought-after bottles in the American whiskey world. The 2026 Small Batch Collection represents a major evolution, blending around 100 barrels aged 1218 years to create a new, more consistent expression. Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris crafted the series to showcase how proof influences flavor, releasing three batches at different strengths. Despite being more approachable than the single barrel releases, it still uses the same high-quality stock aged in Brown-Formans historic heat-cycled warehouses. Batch #1 serves as the softest and most balanced entry point in the lineup. It stands as both a tribute release and a significant expansion of the King of Kentucky legacybridging exclusivity with a slightly broader reach.

Description

King of Kentucky Small Batch (Batch 1) is a 105 proof (52.5% ABV) Kentucky Straight Bourbon representing a historic 2026 departure for the Brown-Forman “Sport of Kings” label. Crafted by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris, this release is the foundational expression of the inaugural three-batch collection. The liquid is a technical blend of 100 barrels aged between 12 and 18 years in heat-cycled warehouses, chosen for their intense “compound flavor” due to extreme evaporation.

Though brought to proof with Kentucky limestone water, it remains non-chill filtered to preserve its luscious mouthfeel. The profile features sweet aromatics of chocolate, caramel, and toasted marshmallow, balanced by dried apricot and clove. The experience concludes with a silky, approachable finish that showcases the refined maturation of the King of Kentucky stocks.

Size: 700ml

Proof: 105 (52.5% ABV)

Origin: Kentucky, USA

Distillery: Brown Forman