Boone County 16 Year Cask Strength Jeff Ruby's Pick
Boone County 16 Year Cask Strength Jeff Ruby's Pick
Description
16 years. Cask strength. Single barrel. Boone County Distilling 16 Year Cask Strength — Jeff Ruby's Pick, a personal barrel selection by the Cincinnati restaurateur and bourbon enthusiast from Boone County's ultra-aged Indiana straight bourbon inventory.
Boone County Distilling Company is located in Burlington, Kentucky — in Boone County, Kentucky's northernmost county bordering Cincinnati, Ohio. Their extended age program produces some of the most mature Kentucky-adjacent bourbon available from an independent distillery, with the 16 Year expression occupying the apex of the lineup.
Jeff Ruby's Pick is a single barrel selection — Jeff Ruby personally chose this specific barrel from Boone County's 16-year inventory, making it both a distillery rarity and a named selector provenance piece. At 16 years and cask strength, this is one of the most age-forward and concentrated expressions available from any independent Kentucky/Indiana bourbon producer.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Deep caramel, dried fruit, leather, and warm oak — 16-year cask strength character.
- Palate: Rich and concentrated at full cask strength — dark fruit, oak, and warm spice.
- Finish: Long and warming — the 16-year maturity through a deeply satisfying close.
Specs
- Distillery: Boone County Distilling Co., Burlington, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength
- Age: 16 years
- Selector: Jeff Ruby
- Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Jeff Ruby and why does his pick matter? Jeff Ruby is a celebrated Cincinnati restaurateur and devoted bourbon collector known for his discerning single barrel selections across multiple distilleries. A Jeff Ruby Pick carries the credibility of one of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region's most respected bourbon palates.
- How does the 16 Year compare to Boone County's other expressions? The 16 Year Cask Strength is the apex of the Boone County lineup — their most aged and most concentrated expression, substantially older than their standard offerings.
- Is the Boone County 16 Year Jeff Ruby's Pick still available? Yes — one bottle in current stock.
Care
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Design
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