Castle & Key's Small Batch Wheated Bourbon represents a refined departure from traditional bourbon profiles. Built on a wheat-forward mash bill, this expression prioritizes smoothness and approachability without sacrificing complexity. The result is a notably softer palate with subtle sweetness and a clean, lingering finish—characteristics that make it equally compelling served neat or as a sophisticated cocktail base. A spirit designed for deliberate enjoyment.
Mashbill:
73% White corn, 10% Wheat, 17% Malted Barley
100 Proof (ABV 50%)
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
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Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes:
Pastry dough, buttercream, baked apricot, strawberry preserve, honeycomb, birch beer, jasmine, nutmegCane sugar, dried peaches, rainier cherries, sassafras, leather, black pepper
Finish:
Full bodied, medium building baking spices transition brüléed sugar and sage
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