King of Kentucky 17Yr 130 Proof

Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Rich, warming, and built for slow sipping after dinner or to mark a special occasion, King of Kentucky 17Yr 130 Proof drinks with a deep bourbon sweetness, firm oak grip, and a long, chest-heating finish. Bottled at 0.65 ABV, it’s an extra-aged Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey in the American tradition, distilled from a corn-forward mash and matured for years in new, charred American oak, then released at barrel strength for full texture and intensity in the United States.

Expect concentrated notes of caramelized brown sugar, vanilla bean, toasted oak, dark toffee, baking spice, and a hint of leather and cocoa as it opens in the glass. With smoked brisket, the whiskey’s oak, spice, and sweet char echo the bark and smoke while the alcohol cut refreshes the palate between bites; with dark chocolate, its cocoa and toffee tones lock in with bittersweet richness, turning the finish into something like spiced dessert.

Producer Information: Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company traces its roots to 1870, when George Garvin Brown began bottling whiskey to deliver consistent quality at a time when bulk spirits varied widely. Today its production philosophy centers on controlled sourcing, rigorous sensory evaluation, careful maturation management, and repeatable blending standards designed to keep flavor profiles stable across batches and markets.