After six years of maturation, Castle & Key presents a bourbon that reflects both patience and relentless innovation. While the spirit aged in the barrel, the distillery continued evolving its craft—refining techniques, perfecting each element, and elevating standards. The outcome is a meticulously balanced whiskey with bold character, embodying Castle & Key's philosophy as an independent Kentucky distillery pushing the boundaries of what bourbon can achieve.
Mashbill:
73% White corn, 10% Rye, 17% Malted barley
101 Proof (ABV 50.5%)
The Old Taylor Distillery has a revered place in Kentucky distilling history. In 1887, when Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. built the distillery, he intended it to both produce high-quality spirits and stand out from the crowd with its distinctive architectural charm to become the birthplace of bourbon tourism. Inspired by European architecture, the site features a Castle, a classical Springhouse, and Sunken Garden. In 1920, however, Prohibition forced the closing of the distillery and over the course of the next century, the property changed owners and occupants several times, until it fell into ruin.
In 2014, Will Arvin (the modern founder of Castle & Key) began restoring this historic bourbon icon with a focus on changing the narrative around Kentucky spirits. He created a team of likeminded people from inside and outside the industry to resurrect the castle by creating Castle & Key Distillery, which opened its doors in 2018. Taking up Colonel Taylor’s dedication to his home state, Castle & Key strives to use local ingredients when possible. Castle & Key makes everything that they sell from carefully selected grains and always chooses to do things in a thoughtful way – even when it’s not the easy way.
LEAD BLENDER: Brett Connors
Bartender Spirit Awards - Gold
2022
New York International Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2022
Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 95 Points
2022
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Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes:
Graham cracker, butterscotch, red apple, honeysuckle, cloveMolasses, golden raisin, golden apple, toffee, orange zest, praline, cinnamon
Finish:
Shortbread transitioning into candied orange peel, cacao nib and white pepper
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