{"product_id":"kentucky-owl-straight-bourbon-whiskey-batch-no-9","title":"Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No.9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney, baked apple, citrus, and a building pepper spice finish. Kentucky Owl Batch No. 9 — the boldest, sweetest expression in the series to date at release.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKentucky Owl is a small-batch bourbon brand revived by John Hardin in 2015, drawing on a family distilling legacy that dates back to 1879. Each batch is a unique blend of aged bourbons sourced and assembled specifically for that release — no two batches are the same proof, age composition, or flavor profile. Batch No. 9 was described at release as the biggest, boldest, most robust Kentucky Owl to date.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately inviting — apple, white grape, cinnamon roll, maple candy, and vanilla. The palate delivers honey, honeysuckle, tea, and citrus across the front before a significant spice kicks in at the finish. The mouthfeel is rich and syrupy, and the finish spreads across the back of the palate in a way that demands a second sip. It is a bourbon that rewards patience and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with warm mahogany tones.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple, white grape, cinnamon roll, maple candy, vanilla, and rich oak.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complex sweetness — honey, honeysuckle, tea, and citrus across the front palate, building to significant oak in the middle before a pepper spice finish spreads across the back.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and spiced — pepper, caramel, and a rich syrupy warmth that lingers well past the last sip.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Owl, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch No. 9\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/kentucky-owl\"\u003eKentucky Owl collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Kentucky Owl bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Owl is a small-batch bourbon brand revived by John Hardin in 2015, drawing on a family distilling legacy dating to 1879. Each batch blends aged bourbons to a specific flavor profile determined by the blending team. No two batches share the same composition or proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Batch No. 9 compare to earlier Kentucky Owl releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Owl described Batch No. 9 at release as the biggest, boldest, most robust release in the series. The sweetness profile is particularly pronounced — more honey and fruit-forward than earlier batches, with a significant pepper spice finish that builds rather than arrives immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Kentucky Owl Batch No. 9 a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — each batch is produced in limited quantities and once sold out is not restocked. Individual batches represent a specific moment in the blend program and cannot be reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve Kentucky Owl Batch No. 9?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat or with a single large ice cube. The rich, syrupy mouthfeel and complex sweetness reward slow sipping. A few drops of water can open the fruit notes further without dulling the pepper finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What is Kentucky Owl bourbon?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Kentucky Owl is a small-batch bourbon brand revived in 2015 drawing on a family distilling legacy dating to 1879. 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