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Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength Bourbon

Item: Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength Bourbon
Rating: 89
Author: Candie Getgen

Bourbon Cream of Kentucky

Distiller
Jim Rutledge
Bottler
Cream of Kentucky
ABV
53.2%
Age
NAS
Price $100 to $199.99

Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled at 106.4 proof, is a summer 2024 release distilled by master distiller Jim Rutledge with a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malt.

Flavor Profile

Bright & Citrusy Rich & Oaky Spicy & Peppery Sweet & Confectionary Tropical & Funky

Butterscotch Caramel Char Chili pepper Citrus peel Dark chocolate Oak Peanut Sugar Toast Toasted coconut Vanilla

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Aggregated Reviews

Raided Score: 92
Drinkhacker
By Christopher Null
There’s just a bit that’s more enticing here than in the Small Batch, pushing it up to a slightly higher grade… along with the price tag.
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Raided Score: 85
The Whiskey Reviewer
By Richard Thomas
Overall, this is a drinkable bourbon, but nothing special in and of its flavor profile.
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