Kings County Distillery Breaking Bourbon " I Love NY Bourbon" Pick Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The selection was done blind, as noted only by the letter on the sample. Consistent across each was a “how did they do this?” element, surprising us relative to their age and fact that the whiskeys were aged in 15-gallon barrels - two elements we would not have guessed on taste.

Two barrels emerged from the set of five, both offering a delicious black licorice note and an oily mouthfeel. However setting those two aside for direct comparison, the winner became more obvious with much deeper complexity and more rounded delivery of flavors. Sample H - the oldest at 4 years and 7 months, reigned supreme.

For the sticker concept, we wanted to keep this one simple. With the distillery located in our home state of New York, a kind of “New York Strong” theme developed. Further, Kings County’s very simple black and white labels inspired a black and white theme (with a few pops of color), and the “I Love NY Bourbon!” name showcasing the iconic Statue of Liberty emerged.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Dark fruit, Caramel, Raisins, and Rich and robust
• Palate: Black licorice, Vanilla, Caramel, Developing spice, Light aged oak, Oily mouthfeel, Well rounded
• Finish: Brown sugar sweetness up front, Graham cracker, Lingering spice