Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 2023, 'Small Batch' (Batch 1)

• Straight Bourbon whiskey produced by Castle and Key Distillery in Frankfort, KY
• Mash bill of 73% white corn, 17% malted barley, and 10% rye
• Distilled in a Vendome copper column still
• Aged 4 years
• Blend of 130 barrels
• Aromas of sugar cookies, honeycomb, lemon zest, and thyme precede a juicy, medium-bodied palate of peach, brown sugar, maple pancakes, cinnamon, clove, and cardamom
• Gold medalist at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Non-chill filtered; 50% ABV

Castle & Key’s small batch approach to blending emphasizes the best expression of a pod of barrels over a consistent flavor profile, yielding unique blends each and every batch. 2023’s Batch 1 balances baking spice and confection with citrus and a subtle herbaceous piquancy.

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