{"product_id":"king-of-kentucky-16-year-old-bourbon-2023-release","title":"King Of Kentucky 16 Year Old Bourbon 2023 Release Single Barrel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 years. Single barrel. Barrel strength. King of Kentucky 2023 — Brown-Forman's revived prestige bourbon label, producing one of the oldest age-statement single barrel barrel-strength releases from a major Kentucky distillery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKing of Kentucky was a historic bourbon brand originally produced by the Old Forester distillery in the early 20th century. Brown-Forman revived the name in 2018 as a prestige annual limited release — single barrel, barrel strength, and at an age statement that most producers wouldn't attempt commercially. The 2023 at 16 years is the most recent release, continuing the program's commitment to extended aging that defines what distinguishes King of Kentucky from Brown-Forman's broader portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt 16 years of Kentucky aging, the high-rye Old Forester mashbill has achieved the deep oak integration, dried fruit concentration, and leather complexity that distinguishes ultra-aged bourbon from standard production. As a single barrel at barrel strength, the 2023 is bottled without dilution at whatever natural proof that specific barrel reached — delivering the full intensity of Brown-Forman's finest 16-year inventory uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very deep amber from 16 years of barrel aging.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, and deep oak — the Old Forester mashbill at 16-year single barrel maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful at barrel strength — deep oak integration, dried fruit, leather, and warm spice in a fully concentrated expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and complex — the 16-year extended aging producing a multi-stage finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown-Forman Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Barrel Strength\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 annual\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse 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 the history of King of Kentucky?\u003c\/strong\u003e An historic bourbon brand originally produced at the Old Forester distillery in the early 20th century. Brown-Forman revived the name in 2018 as a prestige annual limited release — single barrel, barrel strength, and with an age statement (14–16 years) that represents the oldest regularly released expression in Brown-Forman's portfolio.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does King of Kentucky relate to Old Forester?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are produced by Brown-Forman from the same distillery and mashbill. Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is the annual prestige release at 12 years; King of Kentucky pushes to 16 years as a single barrel at barrel strength. King of Kentucky is the older, more powerful, and more limited of the two annual prestige programs.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2023 the most recent King of Kentucky release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the 2023 is the most recent annual release, representing the current apex of the King of Kentucky program.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2023 King of Kentucky still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — available now. A rare find from Brown-Forman's most limited annual program.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the history of King of Kentucky?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"An historic bourbon brand revived by Brown-Forman in 2018 as a prestige annual limited release \\u2014 single barrel, barrel strength, with an age statement representing the oldest regularly released expression in Brown-Forman's portfolio.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does King of Kentucky relate to Old Forester?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Both are Brown-Forman from the same distillery and mashbill. 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