Here's another stupendous cask from our friends at Wathen's. If you don't already know, Wathen's (bottled by father and son team Charles & Sam Medley) is one of the country's most well respected non-distillery producers. We refer to them as non-distillery producer rather than non-distiller producer because of course Charles Medley is one of Kentucky's most well respected distillers. He had decades of experience running the old Owensboro plant, before moving toward contract production. That means he's got a special relationship with his contracted produce...

Distilled and aged in Kentucky, Calumet's 8 year old is batched in less than 50 barrel batches and bottled at 45% ABV. The 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley mash bill give a lovely balance between sweet candied corn notes and peppery rye. The rich oak influence lends a dramatic spice, and the finish is long and sweet. In the modern world of Kentucky bourbon, Calumet's 8 year delivers excellent value.