Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 12
Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 12 is a 115.8-proof (57.9% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey in a 750mL bottle — a limited batch release blending 7- to 14-year-old straight bourbons with two different 4-year-old bourbons, composed by Master Blender John Rhea. Every Kentucky Owl batch is a unique, unrepeatable blend; Batch 12 is a barrel-strength-style powerhouse of caramel, spice, and dark fruit. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 115.8 proof / 57.9% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 7- to 14-year-old straight bourbons + two 4-year-old bourbons (no age statement on label)
- Origin: Kentucky — produced by Stoli Group USA; Master Blender John Rhea
- Profile: limited batch release; each Kentucky Owl batch is unique
The Wise Man's Bourbon, Batch by Batch
Kentucky Owl dates to 1879, when pharmacist Charles Mortimer Dedman founded the C.M. Dedman Distillery on the Kentucky River — "The Wise Man's Bourbon," DSP No. 16, silenced by Prohibition and resurrected with Batch #1 in 2014. The modern Owl releases one batch at a time, each a singular blend that will never be repeated. Batch 12 marries mature 7- to 14-year-old stocks with two younger 4-year-old bourbons for tension and energy, bottled at a commanding 115.8 proof. The nose opens with sweet spice, caramel, and butterscotch; the palate rushes with warm spice, robust caramel and cream melting into passion fruit and spicy citrus; the finish is long, with caramel and cream lingering. Find more barrel-proof bourbons or browse the Kentucky Owl batches at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet spice, caramel, butterscotch, and a long bouquet.
Palate: Warm spice rush — robust caramel and cream melting into passion fruit and spicy citrus.
Finish: Long and pleasant, caramel and cream lingering.
How to Enjoy
At 115.8 proof, pour small and neat first, then add water drop by drop — each addition shifts the balance between spice and fruit. A large cube makes it a slow evening's companion. Save a pour to compare against other Owl batches; no two are alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Kentucky Owl Batch 12?
115.8 proof (57.9% ABV). Ignore the "155.8" and "117.8" typos found on some retailer data rows.
How old is Batch 12?
No age statement on the label — a blend of 7- to 14-year-old straight bourbons with two 4-year-old bourbons.
Is every Kentucky Owl batch different?
Yes — each batch is a unique, limited, unrepeatable blend.
Who owns Kentucky Owl?
Produced by Stoli Group USA (acquired 2017); Master Blender John Rhea. No verified Sazerac acquisition exists — do not claim one.
A one-time blend at full power — buy Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 12 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.