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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 craftrefining 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 DISTILLERY

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 Taylors 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 its not the easy way.

LEAD BLENDER: Brett Connors

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TASTING NOTES

• Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes:
  Graham cracker, butterscotch, red apple, honeysuckle, clove

  Molasses, 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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