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Kentucky Owl Bourbon St. Patrick's Edition
Bourbon — Kentucky , USA
Reviewed
August 30, 2024 (edited December 14, 2024)
This is a NDP whose products I mostly ignore. Seems like they built a reputation based on early releases which contained very good well-aged bourbon, but have since released mostly overpriced young bourbon.
I have seen these recently marked down to $60-70 locally, but apparently it hasn't moved well even at that price. I took a flyer on it when it was marked down to $30.
I'll say, I think $30 is a fair price for this. It comes across like a slightly higher aged version of Willett Pot Still. I don't know if the barrels come from Willett, or if it's a blend of multiple Kentucky bourbon distilleries. But the prominent notes are floral, cinnamon, citrus, and light caramel. It's said to be a blend of 4-11 year old barrels, but I'd guess it's mostly in the younger range. I'd be disgusted to have paid the $135-150 that this was sold at when released, but again, I think $30 seems fair for the quality, so I'm not disappointed to have this in the cabinet for mixing.
30.0
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This bottle has tempted me in the past. But at the price tag I've seen out here (Los Angeles county), I've been deterred. It's been coming down slowly over the past year or so. Seems like shops are trying to unload it. Your review confirms this for me. I'm still interested... but strictly as a St. Patty's Day pour. I'll stick with my Redbreast 12 for now.