King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 2025
King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 2025 – Brown-Forman's Most Prestigious Bourbon
King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 2025 marks the eighth annual release of this legendary bourbon — originally established in 1881 and revived by Brown-Forman in 2018. Widely regarded as Brown-Forman's most prestigious and rare American whiskey — surpassing even the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon in rarity — the 2025 King of Kentucky 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.
With only approximately 5,000 bottles produced, each hand-filled, wax-dipped, and individually numbered with full barrel provenance — warehouse, floor, lot, and barrel number — the 2025 King of Kentucky is one of the most collectible and sought-after American whiskey releases of the year.
Specifications
- Age: 17 Years (filled 2007, released 2025)
- Mashbill: 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
- Proof: Barrel strength — ranging from 124.4 to 135 proof
- Color: Dark mahogany
- Yield: Approximately 5,000 bottles worldwide
- Barrel Selection: 63 single barrels — 4th floor Warehouse J & 1st floor Warehouse G
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Dark brown sugar, seasoned oak, molasses, chestnut, aged leather, cherry, and syrup-soaked raisin — deeply rich and complex
- Palate: Cocoa powder, raisin, cinnamon syrup, brown sugar, cherry cola, and spiced stewed apple — bold, concentrated, and magnificently layered at barrel strength
- Finish: Dry leather, aged oak tannins, spiced dark fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg, and rye spice — long, warming, and deeply satisfying
Key Highlights
- ✔ Only ~5,000 bottles worldwide — one of the most limited American whiskey releases of 2025
- ✔ 17 years aged — single barrel, barrel-strength Kentucky straight bourbon
- ✔ Hand-filled, wax-dipped & individually numbered — with full barrel provenance
- ✔ Hand-selected by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris — from Warehouses J & G
- ✔ Eighth annual release — originally established 1881, revived by Brown-Forman in 2018
- ✔ Brown-Forman's most prestigious American whiskey — surpassing Old Forester Birthday Bourbon in rarity
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes King of Kentucky 2025 different from previous releases?
The 2025 release is the eighth annual King of Kentucky and 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. Each annual release is a unique barrel selection — meaning the proof, flavor profile, and character of the 2025 edition are distinct from all previous releases.
What does barrel strength mean?
Barrel strength (also called cask strength) means the bourbon is bottled directly from the barrel without dilution — at its natural proof, which for the 2025 King of Kentucky ranges from 124.4 to 135 proof. This delivers the full, unrestrained intensity and complexity of 17 years of Kentucky maturation in every glass.
Is King of Kentucky 2025 a good investment?
King of Kentucky is consistently one of the most sought-after annual limited releases in American bourbon — with only ~5,000 bottles produced worldwide, strong secondary market demand, and a reputation for exceptional quality that grows with each release. The 2025 edition is no exception.
Where can I buy King of Kentucky 17 Year Old 2025?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.