Kentucky Owl Bourbon (Batch #12)

Exceptionally well blended, the nose is sweet, slightly smokey and with a toffee coloration. The taste is akin to a spiced gingercake with a touch of caramel and butter. A long finish that leads to a dry and woody ending. What can we say? These Single Batch releases are always well crafted, highly drinkable and instant collector’s items. If you have the cash, do yourself a favor and buy a bottle for those extra special occasions.

Nose Smoky, dried fruit. Taste: Baking spices, dried apple, cinnamon. Toffee. Finish: The spices linger, and it's a dry finish. I appreciate the Kentucky Owl products, but the price is a significant drawback. Given that it's a blend of various aged bourbons, the price should be considerably lower.

A little disappointed. The high rating led me to purchase, glad I got it for $200 rather than the $400 MSRP. The nose is pleasant with toffee, caramel and baking spices. The palate has too much spice to enjoy the flavors. Maybe try it with a cube to release the flavors.

Nose: buttered popcorn, almond notes, slight woodiness. Palate: sweet custard, charred marshmallows, raisins. Finish: a decent bourbon, but nowhere near worth the steep $400 cost.

A good, dependable bourbon. Nothing particularly stands out in the flavor profile, but it's solid overall. Smooth. A previous batch (4.15 Batch 11) was superior.

Excellent aroma, smooth blend on the palate.