Kentucky Owl Batch 12 is a limited release Kentucky straight bourbon, blended by Master Blender John Rhea and released in November 2022. It combines bourbons aged 7 to 14 years with two separate 4-year-old bourbons and is bottled at 115.8 proof.
Kentucky Owl's numbered batches are among the most collected releases in modern bourbon. John Rhea, who came to Kentucky Owl after serving as chief operating officer at Four Roses, built Batch 12 by marrying older, deeper bourbons with younger, livelier ones, for a blend that is both rich and bright.
On the nose come sweet spice, caramel and a hint of butterscotch. The palate brings warm spice with caramel and cream, followed by hints of passion fruit and spicy citrus, and the long finish lets the caramel and cream linger. It is a classic, well-balanced bourbon that rewards slow sipping.
The bottle wears Kentucky Owl's gold label with its owl illustration and the batch number, making it a handsome addition to a bourbon collection and a fine gift.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet spice, caramel and a hint of butterscotch.
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Palate: Warm spice with caramel and cream, then passion fruit and spicy citrus.
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Finish: Long, with lingering caramel and cream.
Specifications
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Producer: Kentucky Owl
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Expression / Batch: Batch 12 (2022)
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Age: Blend of bourbons aged 4 to 14 years
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Proof / ABV: 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add a few drops of water to bring out the fruit and spice; a large ice cube suits it well at this proof. Pair it with pecan pie, caramel desserts or a medium cigar. It makes a fine gift for a bourbon collector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who blended Kentucky Owl Batch 12?
Master Blender John Rhea.
What ages are in Batch 12?
Bourbons aged 7 to 14 years, plus two separate 4-year-old bourbons.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 115.8 proof, or 57.9% ABV.
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