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K.LUKE
59.2%
NAS
Bottled May 28, 2024, this is the ninth batch of K.LUKE's barrel-strength bourbon. Ten barrels were blended together for this batch, yielding 1,596 total bottles. K.LUKE Whiskey Company small batch blends are created by sourcing from several distilleries in Kentucky and Indiana.
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Bold and sweet on the nose, there’s heavy spice to balance, as well. Rich cinnamon roll sweetness: vanilla icing, lovely cinnamon, some nutmeg and lots of sweetness and spice. Pleasant tobacco and sweetness.
Rich on the palate. A prickle of heat but tons of spice, honey, tobacco and toffee. There’s a bit less cola on this batch compared to prior batches, but I do get some of that root beer quality along with heavy vanilla bean and a touch of cocoa. A hint of orange peel — satisfying.
Long finish, a bit of heat once more, but it’s bold and rich, loaded with sweetness and spice. A pinch of orange peel, brown sugar, some root beer, light oak and a pop of pepper see this one through.
Another great batch from K.LUKE sees the profile shifting a bit, but all for the better. The fun of batched and blended products is to see how they change and how difference barrel makeups influence the overall flavor. If batches 5 and 8 were a touch too spice driven and oaky, this root beer- and orange peel-laced batch is right for you.
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