There is no denying that Castle and Key is releasing really wonderful product for the price. While I relish opportunities to try their more exclusive releases, their core line entries are lucious, full bodied offerings that position themselves alongside the likes of Blade and Bow, Eagle Rare, and Freeland Spirits. This small batch is balanced with residual heat in all the right places. Sweets abound accentuated by mild bitter tannins, and baking spices. The finish is full with a lingering toastiness. When I can find it, I plan to have this as a regular bottle alongside C and Ks Restoration Rye.
Castle & Key
Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon 2022 (Batch 6)
$$$
$50 to $100 Premium
Average whiskey
3.76
About this bottle
2022 marked the first year Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky released its first bourbon since the team restored the Old Taylor Distillery in 2014. Using a mash bill of 73% white corn, 10% rye, 17% malted barley, the bourbon was aged for 4 years and was bottled at 48.5% ABV without chill-filtration. There are 60 barrels in this 6th batch. (SRP $50)
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TheNeonDram
3.8
Eriks00
4.5
Instant favorite!!
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