Barrell Craft 8 Year Old "Old Ills" K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #Z4A9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

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Like its namesake, this barrel is classic Kentucky, born and bred. Gooey caramel oozes out of the glass carrying banana nut and a whiff of hay. The palate is rich and dense, with sticky dark sugar enveloping tons of cinnamon spice, praline and macadamia nut. A quality here reminds me of well-aged brandy, where the savory wood tones attain perfect balance with the sweetness of the spirit. Though it drinks beautifully straight out of the bottle, I particularly enjoyed how this evolved with a couple of drops of water. The aromatics explode from the glass, revealing singed orange peel, clove, toasted vanilla and chocolate covered cherries. Even after cutting the proof slightly, it retains that voluptuous mouthfeel and intense spice. This should find a broad fanbase among bourbon aficionados, especially those who seek out bold flavors and a wood-driven finish.

Notes

From a set of three amazing casks of Kentucky bourbon that we selected, this 8 year was sourced from an undisclosed distillery and selected by LA Store Manager Illya Haase. The unknown mashbill included rye as the small grain, but little else is known about the source. It was distilled on September 26th of 2013 and bottled in December of 2021 just a few months after turning 8 years old. Very few of the single casks we have to offer make it to this age and almost none from Kentucky and fewer still at cask strength. That makes this barrel and its two siblings some of the rarest and most special bourbons we have the great pleasure of offering. Expect a big spicy style here, we know Illya loves a bourbon that gives you that Kentucky hug. Long, rich and complex, finding a more satisfying experience in American whisky is a difficult task when barrels like this are around.

Details

Type	Bourbon and Rye
Varietal	Bourbon
Origin	United States
Bottle Size	750 mL
Alcohol Content	58.37%
SKU	1589188