Kentucky Hand Barrel Single Barrel Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Kentucky Hand Barrel Single Barrel Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Non-Chill Filtered | Cask-Strength (≈52.5% ABV / 105 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Kentucky Hand Barrel Single Barrel Select is distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky by Bardstown Bourbon Company. Crafted with a mash bill of 64% corn, 24% rye, and 12% malted barley, it’s matured in deeply charred (#4) American white oak barrels. Bottled unchill-filtered at cask strength (approx. 105 proof), each release is drawn from a single carefully selected barrel, allowing the unique barrel character to shine through.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Inviting aromas of vanilla, oak, and cozy winter spices.

• Palate: Ripe vanilla oak gives way to a warming blend of cinnamon and clove.

• Finish: Bold and fiery with a sweet undertone that lingers on the tongue.

What Makes It Special

• Each bottle is single-barrel selected—no blending, just pure barrel character.

• Bottled at cask strength and non-chill-filtered to preserve bold flavor and texture.

• Offers a vibrant rye-forward signature within a classic Kentucky bourbon framework.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat or over a single large ice cube to unlock deeper spice and barrel-driven complexity. Exceptional in elevated spirits-forward cocktails like a Barrel-Strength Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the alcohol proof of Kentucky Hand Barrel Single Barrel Select Bourbon?
   It’s bottled at around 105 proof (about 52.5% ABV), offering bold, rich flavor.

2. What makes Kentucky Hand Barrel Single Barrel Select unique compared to other bourbons?
   Each bottle is drawn from a single, char-#4 oak barrel, bottled at cask strength and non-chill-filtered for full integrity.

3. What is the mash bill of Kentucky Hand Barrel Single Barrel Select Bourbon?
   It uses a mash bill of 64% corn, 24% rye, and 12% malted barley for a balanced, rye-driven spice profile.

4. What flavors can I expect from Kentucky Hand Barrel Single Barrel Select Straight Bourbon?
   Expect vanilla, oak, winter spice, cinnamon, clove, and a long, fiery-sweet finish.

5. How should I drink Kentucky Hand Barrel Single Barrel Select to appreciate it most?
   Best enjoyed neat or on a large ice cube, and it elevates cask-strength cocktails like an Old Fashioned.