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Rank: 90.8 pctl
Value: $3.86 / pctl
Kentucky, USA • $349.99 • 53.5% ABV
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Rank: 93.2 pctl
Value: $1.17 / pctl
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Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition
Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition is a collaboration with John Rhea, Kentucky Owl's master blender, and Yahisa Yusuke, Japanese whiskey master blender for Nagahama Distillery in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. John Rhea started his career in whiskey at Four Roses Distillery right out of college, eventually working his way up to Chief Operating Officer and then retiring in 2016 after 40 years with the company. Rhea also served on the board of the Kentucky Distillers' Association for 17 years. He joined Kentucky Owl as master blender in 2021. Yahisa Yusuke is much newer to whiskey blending, but proving to be an up-and-coming blender to watch.
Mashbill Undisclosed • >51% Corn • High Rye
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 92.00 pts
Whiskybase: 88.00 pts
Total Wine: 90.00 pts
Flaviar: 94.00 pts
Part of the Stoli Group family of brands.
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Nose: Savory with light rye bread, sweet caramel richness, and a hint of tangy fruit salad.
Palate: Full-bodied with buttery rye bread, caramel, cinnamon, apples, and pear notes.
Finish: Flavorful and long-lasting.
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Baker's Single Barrel 13 Year Old
In October 2019, Jim Beam announced Baker's would undergo a packaging redesign and transition to single barrel, exclusively. The standard version would maintain its 107 proof and 7 year age statement. Additionally, a 13 year old version, also single barrel and 107 proof, would be released in limited quantities. This 13 year old version is Baker's first ever limited edition. In addition to the new bottle design, the 13 year old is released with a gift box.
77% Corn • 13% Rye • 10% Malted Barley • High Rye
Pro Ratings:
Whiskybase: 88.30 pts
Total Wine: 90.00 pts
Bourbon Culture: 80.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 90.00 pts
Part of the Beam Suntory family of brands.
Note: A very small quantity of whiskies came from this single barrel, so taste variability is higher than with larger production whiskies. Many times this is not a big deal (i.e. Blanton's), but sometimes it matters (i.e. Larceny Barrel Proof versions). If the specific barrel is not listed, ask your server or a store employee for more info.
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Nose: Summer fruit combines with caramel chews, vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon to form the base of aromas. Traces of barrel char and musty funk weave in and out, hinting towards the bourbon's age. Ethanol is present at first, but given adequate time in the glass, dissipates entirely allowing the aromas to come through with more force.
Palate: An immediate pop of rye spice is followed by a rush of raisins, caramel, and summer fruits. Leather, seasoned oak, and barrel char manifest beneath a layer of toasted marshmallow. It's just the right amount of intensity and the sweet-spice-oak balance is on point.
Finish: Allspice and musty oak are countered with a caramel-butterscotch sweetness. The finish becomes a bit dry as it lingers. The spice and sweet flavors serve the bourbon well, keeping the wood flavors in check while nicely showcasing the bourbon's age. Enjoyable overall.
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