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Add Whisky Monkeys as a Google favoritePlanning a vacation to Kentucky this summer? Don't hesitate to visit the Castle & Key Distillery, as they offer award-winning bourbon for sale.
In this article:
- What is special about Castle & Key bourbon?
This is a 6-year-old bourbon primarily made from white corn. - What does the bourbon taste like?
It tastes like Graham cracker, molasses, and golden raisins. - What awards has the Castle & Key bourbon won?
This American whiskey has won several awards, including a gold medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Award-Winning Bourbon Priced at Only Forty Notes
For a mere forty notes, the Castle & Key 6 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon has been revealed. This bourbon has medaled in no less than three competitions:
- The American Spirits Council of Tasters (ASCOT) Awards
- International Wine & Spirits Competition
- International Wine & Spirits Competition
Brett Connors, Lead Blender at Castle & Key Distillery, is delighted with the new bourbon.
'It represents Castle & Key’s philosophy of building quality from the ground up and every drop of our spirits since day one have been made within the castle walls, from still to barrel to bottle.'- Brett Connors
The bourbon is six years old and marks the resurgence of the distillery. Though the Castle & Key Distillery was founded in 1887, its doors closed in 1920 during Prohibition. The doors have been reopened since 2014.
This is not the first bourbon released since the reopening of the distillery. A four-year-old expression hit the market in 2022. Meanwhile, the distillery is now running at full capacity.
What does the whiskey taste like?
- Nose: Graham cracker and butterscotch.
- Palate: Molasses and golden raisins.
- Finish: Shortbread cookies and candied orange peel.
In addition, the bourbon has a mash bill of 73% white corn, 10% rye, and 17% malted barley.
Where can I buy this bourbon?
This new spirit is available directly from the distillery and also in the Castle & Key 502 shop in Louisville.
So, if you're ever in the area, stop by for a tour. Want to learn more? Visit their official website.
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