Kentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky Owl Confiscated Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 750mL small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 96.4 proof (48.2% ABV) — the first Kentucky Owl release ever available in all 50 states, and a tribute to the brand's Prohibition-era lost barrels.
The name honors a real piece of whiskey history: on the eve of Prohibition, the government seized the bourbon stocks of C.M. Dedman — great-great-grandfather of master blender Dixon Dedman — and those barrels were never seen again. More than a century later, Confiscated celebrates that legacy with a bold, oak-forward blend of Kentucky-distilled bourbons. It earned 96 points from both Tasting Panel magazine and the International Wine & Spirit Competition, plus Gold at the TAG Global Spirits Awards. Shop more bourbon: https://www.delmesaliquor.com/collections/bourbon-whiskey
Tasting notes: Nose: Floral gardenia and honeysuckle, orange, vanilla wafers, banana bread, toasted sourdough crust and red apple. Palate: Graham crackers, toffee, fresh orange and citrus, muted cinnamon spice, white grape. Finish: Medium-long — seasoned oak, white grape and a hint of cayenne.
Why buy it here: This is the accessible entry into one of bourbon's most collectible modern brands — award-winning, nationally released and bottled at a flavorful 96.4 proof. Ships fast from Del Mesa Liquor.
How to enjoy: Neat or with a few drops of water to reveal the floral layers; it also stands up beautifully in a Boulevardier or an oak-forward Old Fashioned.
FAQ — What proof is Kentucky Owl Confiscated?
96.4 proof (48.2% ABV).
FAQ — What is the story behind the name?
It honors the barrels seized from founder C.M. Dedman by the government just before Prohibition — the event that ended the original Kentucky Owl distillery's run.
FAQ — Is it a limited release?
It was released nationally (the brand's first all-50-states bottling), but each batch is small and availability is limited.
