Kentucky Owl Batch 11 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky Owl · Kentucky Owl (sourced)
Kentucky Owl Batch 11 is a masterclass in blending for depth without losing elegance. The char influence is prominent but never domineering, and the cask-strength proof amplifies rather than overwhelms. A bourbon that rewards patience and a few drops of water.
Nose
Immediate rush of dark caramel and toasted pecan, followed by cherry cola and charred oak. A deeper breath finds brown sugar and light tobacco leaf.
Palate
Full-bodied and viscous, with butterscotch and baking spices hitting first. Charred oak and leather build through the mid-palate, balanced by a thread of red apple sweetness. There is no rough heat despite the proof.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering maple syrup, cocoa, and oak char. A whisper of rye spice punctuates the close.
- Mash Bill
- Undisclosed (high corn, traditional bourbon mash)
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Owl's Ember — 2 oz Kentucky Owl Batch 11 · 0.5 oz demerara syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir over ice, strain into a rocks glass with a large cube, garnish with a flamed orange peel.
Food Pairing
Slow-smoked beef short ribs with a molasses and black pepper glaze, served alongside roasted root vegetables — the char on the meat mirrors the barrel's influence.
Blended under the direction of master blender John Rhea, Kentucky Owl's Batch 11 draws from a selection of aged Kentucky straight bourbons chosen for their layered barrel char characteristics.
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