Calumet Farm Small Batch is a blend of 17-year-old and 7-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons, made from 74% corn, 18% rye and 8% malted barley and bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).
Calumet Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, is better known as a legendary thoroughbred breeding operation, home to eight Kentucky Derby winners, and its bourbons honor that heritage. This Small Batch expression combines the maturity of 17-year-old bourbon with the vibrancy of 7-year-old bourbon for a balanced, approachable profile.
The whiskey is matured in deeply charred #4 American oak barrels. The long-aged component brings depth and oak, while the younger bourbon keeps it bright and lively, a layered bourbon that is easy to enjoy.
Its label, with horses grazing in a bluegrass pasture, makes it a natural gift for racing fans.
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.
Kentucky straight bourbon must be aged at least two years in new charred oak; the 17-year portion of this blend spent far longer.
A #4 char, sometimes called alligator char, is the heaviest common char level and gives bold caramel and vanilla.
Blending an old bourbon with a younger one balances deep oak with lively, fresh grain character.
Lexington, at the heart of the Bluegrass region, is famous for both thoroughbreds and bourbon.
Specifications
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Brand: Calumet Farm, Lexington, Kentucky
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Style: Kentucky straight bourbon, small batch
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Blend: 17-year and 7-year bourbons
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Mash Bill: 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
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Barrel: #4 char American oak
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or mix a Mint Julep on Derby Day. It pairs with bourbon balls, country ham or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages are in the blend?
17-year-old and 7-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons.
What is Calumet Farm?
A legendary Lexington thoroughbred farm, home to eight Kentucky Derby winners.
What is the proof?
86 proof (43% ABV).
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