Kings County Barrel Strength Peated Bourbon

Brooklyn’s oldest operating distillery refuses to compromise. Traditional pot distillation combined with exceptionally narrow cuts results in an unyielding spirit packed with hefty viscosity. It's their oldest batched release, uniting five to eight-year-old casks. Time spent maturing in the barrel fundamentally alters the underlying peat character. The prolonged oak contact tames the initial aggressive smoke, morphing those heavy campfire elements into a much earthier, deeply nuanced profile that commands attention rather than simply screaming for it.

High proof articulates the absolute truth. By presenting this peated mashbill completely unadulterated at barrel strength, Kings County lays bare the underlying tension between rich New York organic corn and Scottish peat. It challenges the conventional boundaries of American whiskey. You're getting an unfiltered look into how extended aging rounds off the sharp corners of young smoke. This release stands entirely apart from their standard offering, trading straightforward barbecue sweetness for an intricate tapestry of dark sugars and robust tannins.

• Mashed, fermented, and distilled in Brooklyn, NY
• Blend of 5 to 8-year-old barrels
• Mashbill features organic New York corn and peated Scottish barley

Nose: Dense dark caramel and crushed malted milk balls mingle with grilled pineapple and a persistent current of sweet, earthy smoke.

Palate: A rush of candied sweetness and flaky pie crust immediately shifts gear. The mid-palate darkens rapidly into roasted walnuts, thick molasses, and heavy oiled leather.

Finish: Robust and enduring, leaving traces of semi-sweet chocolate and steeped black tea leaves. Balanced tannins anchor a fading memory of smoldering cedar embers.

Match the massive intensity of this barrel-proof peated bourbon with smoked brisket or heavily charred ribeye. The aggressive meat crust mirrors the whiskey's dark molasses. Creamy gorgonzola cheese tames the robust tannins effortlessly. A slice of pecan pie pulls out those hidden notes of flaky crust and roasted walnuts.