Calumet Farm 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Calumet Farm · Calumet Farm (sourced)
A polished, approachable bourbon that lets eight years of Kentucky heat do the talking. The oak influence is present but restrained, with enough sweetness and spice to hold interest. A solid daily drinker that punches well above its price.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Warm caramel and toasted oak open the nose with a buttery sweetness. Dried orange peel drifts behind, followed by soft vanilla and a whisper of corn husk.
Palate
Medium body with a creamy mouthfeel delivers butterscotch and brown sugar first. Mid-palate brings baking spices — cinnamon and nutmeg — with subtle cherry and a gentle charred oak backbone.
Finish
Medium length with lingering caramel, soft leather, and a fading note of toasted pecan.
- Mash Bill
- Corn, rye, malted barley (exact proportions undisclosed)
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Bluegrass Gold — 2 oz Calumet Farm 8 Year · 0.75 oz honey syrup · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Shake with ice and strain into a coupe · Garnish with a lemon twist
Food Pairing
Smoked pork belly sliders with a tangy apple slaw and a drizzle of bourbon-mustard glaze. The bourbon's caramel sweetness mirrors the pork's rendered fat while the oak tannins cut through the richness.
Named for the legendary Calumet Farm horse racing estate in Lexington, Kentucky, this brand sources well-aged bourbon that reflects the region's dramatic temperature swings between scorching summers and frigid winters.
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