KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY STRAIGHT BOURBON 750ML

Kings County Distillery Straight Bourbon

Kings County Distillery Straight Bourbon is a distinctive New York City craft bourbon made in Brooklyn using a deliberately unconventional high-malt mash bill. Instead of the rye or wheat commonly used as the secondary grain in American bourbon, Kings County uses 80% New York organic corn and 20% English Golden Promise malted barley. The result is a bourbon with a rich, malty character alongside classic caramel, vanilla and baking-spice flavors.Kings County Distillery

Detailed Description

Produced by Kings County Distillery , the bourbon is double pot distilled rather than produced in a conventional column still. It is then matured in new charred oak barrels, with the current product description indicating aging for approximately 4–7 years, before being blended for consistency and complexity. It is bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof). Kings County Distillery+1

The high proportion of malted barley gives this bourbon a character that can feel somewhat Scotch-influenced, although it remains unmistakably bourbon: sweet corn, new oak, vanilla and caramel are supported by darker fruit and warming spice. Kings County itself describes it as a bourbon "made like a scotch whiskey," emphasizing its pot-distilled, high-malt approach. Kings County Distillery

Tasting Notes

Nose:

Aromatic vanilla, caramel, maraschino cherry, dark berries, coffee and toffee, with toasted malt and baking-spice nuances. Kings County Distillery

Palate:

Rich and moderately full-bodied, with caramel, vanilla, maple, raisins and brown sugar up front. Cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper add a noticeable savory spice component, while the malt brings a toasted, slightly earthy quality. Kings County Distillery

Finish:

Warm and moderately dry, with lingering cinnamon sugar, caramel, oak and spice. The finish has enough peppery warmth to prevent the sweeter flavors from becoming overly rich. Kings County Distillery

What Makes It Different

The defining feature is the 80/20 corn-to-malted-barley recipe. Traditional bourbon typically relies on rye or wheat as the secondary grain, whereas Kings County's use of Golden Promise barley creates a noticeably maltier, richer and more savory profile. The use of Scottish-style pot stills further distinguishes it from large-scale American bourbon production. Kings County Distillery

Serving

This is versatile enough to enjoy:

1. Neat, to appreciate the malt and spice
2. Over a large ice cube
3. In an Old Fashioned
4. In a Manhattan
5. In a Mint Julep
6. In other bourbon-forward cocktails

Kings County itself highlights the Straight Bourbon for cocktails such as the Mint Julep. Kings County Distillery

Short Product Description

Kings County Distillery Straight Bourbon is a distinctive Brooklyn-made bourbon crafted from 80% New York organic corn and 20% English Golden Promise malted barley. Double pot distilled and aged in new charred oak, it offers an expressive combination of caramel, vanilla, dark berries, toffee and toasted malt, followed by cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. Rich yet balanced, with a warm, spicy finish, this 90-proof bourbon showcases a uniquely New York approach to traditional American whiskey. Kings County Distillery

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