Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 11
Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 11 is a 118.8 proof (59.4% ABV) barrel-proof straight bourbon bottled uncut and unfiltered — the 2022 release of "The Wise Man's Bourbon," blended by Master Blender John Rhea from 10–14-year-old Kentucky bourbons married with mature 6–9-year-old stocks. Kentucky Owl releases one batch per year for the global market, each a unique blend that sells out; Batch 11 (bottled July 2021) is long gone from most shelves. A 750mL collector bottle. Find allocated bourbon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 59.4% (118.8 proof) — barrel proof, uncut, unfiltered
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 10–14-year-old bourbons with mature 6–9-year-old stocks
- Master Blender: John Rhea
- Origin: Kentucky — 2022 release
The Wise Man's Bourbon, One Batch a Year
Kentucky Owl was founded in 1879 by C.M. Dedman on the banks of the Kentucky River; the modern revival issues a single numbered batch annually, each a one-time blend. Batch 11 opens with an immediate tingle from the combined rye grains and age, then smooth caramel and vanilla give way to a mild chocolate-vanilla oak — on the palate, bourbon grain spice and barrel tannins lead into bourbon vanilla tea, bright citrus, velvety dark chocolate, sticky toffee, mature oak, allspice, honeyed bread and deep cinnamon, with a long, elegant finish of toasted oak, sultana, peppercorn and fresh thyme. Whiskybase drinkers score it 88.42/100. Browse more Kentucky Owl releases and the bourbon whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rye-grain tingle, then smooth caramel and vanilla, finishing mild chocolate-vanilla oak. Palate: bourbon grain spice, barrel tannins, bourbon vanilla tea, bright citrus, velvety dark chocolate, sticky toffee, mature oak, allspice, honeyed bread, deep cinnamon. Finish: toasted oak, sultana, peppercorn, fresh thyme, soft apple. (Official producer notes.)
How to Enjoy
Barrel proof demands respect: neat, with water or a single large cube to open it up. Save it for occasions — this is a milestone bottle, not a Tuesday pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Kentucky Owl Batch 11? 118.8 proof (59.4% ABV), bottled barrel proof — uncut and unfiltered.
How old is the bourbon in Batch 11? A blend of 10–14-year-old bourbons married with mature 6–9-year-old bourbons.
Is Kentucky Owl Batch 11 still available? No — each batch is a one-time annual release; Batch 11 is sold out at most retailers.
An annual blend that never repeats itself — order Kentucky Owl Batch 11 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.