Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Restricted Version Evaluate

Blended by Irish Whiskey maker Louise McGuane of J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey, the Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Restricted Version is a celebration of Irish and Kentucky whiskey traditions… or one thing like that. The whiskey itself is a mix of 4-11 yo Bourbon that was co-blended by Kentucky Owl’s John Rhea and the aforementioned Louise. An fascinating take to have a visitor blender, although removed from the primary “Irish-Bourbon” whiskey.

A couple of years in the past I reviewed the John L. Sullivan Irish Bourbon, a model that solely lasted one 12 months available on the market as a result of its label was not TTB compliant regardless of having handed via TTB approval (occurs on a regular basis). The Sullivan was a mix of Irish Single Malt and Bourbon and it was truly fairly good. Which is precisely what I’m questioning about with this KO: is it any good?

Let’s get to drinkin’ and discover out!

Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Restricted Version – Particulars and Tasting Notes

Whiskey Particulars

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Model: Bourbon (Straight)
Area: Kentucky, USA
Distiller: Undisclosed
Blender/Bottler: Kentucky Owl

Mash Invoice: A minimum of 51% Corn + Rye + Malted Barley
Cask: New Charred Oak
Age: 4+ years
ABV: 50%

Batch: St. Patrick’s Version
Launch: 1

Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Restricted Version Worth: $150*

Associated Whiskey

Kentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon
John L. Sullivan Irish Bourbon
Outdated Bardstown Bourbon
Barton 1792 Small Batch
Ezra Brooks Bourbon

Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Restricted Version Tasting Notes

EYE
Amber

NOSE
Graham cracker, corn, vanilla, oak, toffee, baking spice and a contact of cocoa.

There’s one thing in there that’s virtually a fruity sweetness, however not fairly. An intriguing candy be aware.

PALATE
Caramel, oak, graham, cocoa, vanilla, baking spice and a few leather-based with a little bit of nuts.

This is without doubt one of the spicier Kentucky Owl bourbons I’ve tasted.

FINISH
Med-long -> Baking spice, oak and a few citrus pop in earlier than fading to hazelnuts and vanilla.

BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
Respectable steadiness, medium physique and a gentle velvety really feel.

Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Restricted Version – General Ideas and Rating

Because it opens the nostril picks up a bit extra oak and will get a bit darker, and sweeter, general with the toffee be aware rising up a bit extra. On the palate, the spice and oak slowly construct until they’re the dominant character and the sweetness strikes towards the again. After some time, the aroma and the palate diverge within the general profile.

Not a nasty bourbon in any respect. Essentially the most intriguing factor in regards to the Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Restricted Version are the spice notes that slowly develop because it opens. After some time, it virtually turns into a spice bomb and that’s not one thing I’ve had in a bourbon shortly.

SCORE: 3.5/5 (tasty, value trying out ~ B | 83-86)

*Disclosure: The bottle for this bourbon overview was graciously despatched to me by the corporate with out obligation. The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my very own.