Brown-Forman King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 2025

King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (2025 Release)

The 2025 King of Kentucky marks the eighth annual release of this legendary bourbon, originally established in 1881 and revived by Brown-Forman in 2018. Known for its uncompromising quality and rarity, this year’s edition is drawn from 63 single barrels filled in 2007, hand-selected by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris from the fourth floor of Warehouse J and the first floor of Warehouse G.

• Age: 17 Years
• Mashbill: 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
• Proof: Barrel strength, ranging from 124.4 to 135
• Color: Dark mahogany
• Yield: Approximately 5,000 bottles

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark brown sugar, seasoned oak, molasses, chestnut, aged leather, cherry, syrup-soaked raisin
• Palate: Cocoa powder, raisin, cinnamon syrup, brown sugar, cherry cola, spiced stewed apple
• Finish: Dry leather, aged oak tannins, spiced dark fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg, rye spice

Why It’s Special

• Ultra-Rare: Only 5,000 bottles produced, making it one of the most limited American whiskey releases each year.
• Single Barrel Authenticity: Each bottle is hand-filled, wax-dipped, and individually numbered, with full barrel provenance (warehouse, floor, lot, and barrel number).
• Prestige: Considered Brown-Forman’s most high-end American whiskey, surpassing even Old Forester Birthday Bourbon in rarity.