Calumet Farm 12 Year Old is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged twelve years in new charred American oak and bottled at 102 proof (51% ABV), in numbered bottles.
The whiskey pays homage to Calumet Farm, the legendary thoroughbred horse racing dynasty, and its white and gold label carries a black racehorse and the farm's iconic barn.
It is crafted in ultra-small batches of just 19 barrels from a mash bill of 74% corn, 18% rye and 8% malted barley, a high-rye recipe that keeps spice running through the rich, mature oak.
The nose brings vanilla, aged oak, light rye spice, caramel and toasted wood. The palate is rich with caramel, baking spice, smoky oak, vanilla and toasted grain, and the finish lingers with oak, spice and caramel sweetness.
With twelve years in the barrel and a strength of 102 proof, it is equally at home sipped neat or as the backbone of a premium Old Fashioned, and makes a fine gift for any bourbon or racing fan.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla, aged oak, light rye spice and caramel.
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Palate: Caramel, baking spice, smoky oak and toasted grain.
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Finish: Lingering oak, spice and caramel sweetness.
Specifications
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Brand: Calumet Farm
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Age: 12 years
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Mash Bill: 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
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Proof / ABV: 102 proof (51% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: New charred American oak
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Batch: Small batches of 19 barrels
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a drop of water, or build a rich Old Fashioned. It pairs with pecan pie, smoked brisket or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is it?
It is aged twelve years.
What is the mash bill?
74% corn, 18% rye and 8% malted barley.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 102 proof.
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