Boone County 12 Year 117.60 Proof The Ghost Collection Barrel B0531 (SHORT BARREL 8/31)

Boone County 12 Year 117.60 Proof The Ghost Collection Barrel B0531 is a single barrel cask strength release from Boone County Distilling Co. — one of the most historically rooted distilleries in Kentucky, originally founded in 1833 and revived in 2015 under the motto "Made by Ghosts." The Ghost Collection is Boone County's premium single barrel series, bottled at cask strength without chill filtration. Barrel B0531, at 117.60 proof (58.8% ABV), is drawn from a 12-year MGP-sourced cask (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley) and bottled directly from the barrel.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, dried cherry
• Palate: Full-bodied — toffee, charred wood, brown sugar, rye pepper, rich mouthfeel
• Finish: Long, drying, oak-forward with lingering sweetness and barrel warmth

Product Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ghost Collection?

The Ghost Collection is Boone County's premium single barrel series, named for their "Made by Ghosts" motto. Each release is an individual barrel, cask strength, non-chill filtered expression representing the top tier of Boone County's 12-year MGP-sourced portfolio.

How does B0531 compare to other Ghost Collection barrels?

At 117.60 proof, B0531 sits in the mid-range of Ghost Collection proof points — above B0565 (107.37) but below B0570/BO570 (120.70) and the higher-proof ghost barrels. The 12-year MGP foundation is consistent across barrels; the proof and individual barrel selection drive the differences.

Is this bourbon MGP sourced?

Yes. The 12-year Ghost Collection barrels were sourced from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley). Boone County curates, selects, and bottles these barrels under their single barrel program.