New Castle & Key Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Release comes in Batch #1 and Batch #2
Castle & Key Distillery, out of Frankfurt, Kentucky, reopened its operation of the Old Taylor Distillery in 2014, which had been shuttered for decades. Therefore, its new bourbon is just finally coming of age. The release actually features two expressions of Castle and Key Bourbon Whiskey. That is,Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey 2022 Batch #1 and Batch #2.
Originally built in 1887 by Col. E.H. Taylor, the man who most bourbon enthusiasts recognize from the bourbon with his likeness. However, he’s oftenreferred to as the Father of Modern Bourbon. He’s also one ofthe chief architects of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act.
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Needless to say, this bourbon has some big shoes to fill. The anticipation certainly has the bourbon community hyped about this new bourbon.Details including the release, review, tasting notes, price, proof, and where to buy this bourbon will help bourbon hunters score this new juice.
This anticipated drop is featured on our bourbon release calendar for the month of March and also May, to coincide with each batch. We review everything whiskey lovers need to know from price to proof.
“WE’RE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF CASTLE & KEY’S FIRST BOURBON. WE BELIEVE THIS DEBUT STAYS TRUE TO OUR COMMITMENT OF REIMAGINING KENTUCKY SPIRITS BY IDENTIFYING THE BEST BARRELS FOR PRODUCTION EACH YEAR BASED ON QUALITY, NOT CONSISTENCY OF FLAVOR.”
– Castle & Key via Press Release
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Review & Tasting Notes
This Castle & Key bourbon offering is the first release that was distilled and aged at the Castle & Key Distillery and its rick houses onsite.
Castle & Key 2022 Batch 1
Aroma – Honey, Golden Raisin, Brown Butter, Orange Blossom, Baked Nutmeg, and Stone Fruit
Taste – Toffee, Bread Dough, Dates, Baking Spice, and Toasted Almonds
Finish – Cinnamon and Allspice
No. Barrels – 80
Age Statement – 4
Proof – 49% (98% ABV)
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Castle & Key 2022 Batch 2
Aroma – Rye Bread, Dry Cinnamon, Pine Resin, Red Apple Peel, and Barn Wood
Taste – Burnt Sugar, Dried Fig, Cracked Pepper, and Cherry Wood
Finish – Charred Oak and Molasses
No. Barrels – 80
Age Statement – 4 years
Proof – 49.5% (99% ABV)
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Release Date & Availability
The 2022 Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon Batch 1 release will become available at the distillery starting March 26th. Be prepared for a long wait. The good news is that they serve drinks and cocktails on the premises.
Next, it will roll out through distribution channels and become available in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin in April.
For Direct-to-Consumer shipping, or bottles for sale online, the spirit is available for select markets including Alaska, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Washington D.C., and various military bases.
The 2022 Castle & Key Bourbon Batch 2 release is popping up will become available starting in May, 2022.
Proof & ABV
The 2022 Castle & Key Bourbon Batch 1 release is distilled at 135 proof, barreled at 107 proof, then bottled at 98 barrel proof. The 98-proofing is the equivalent of 49% ABV.
Batch 2 release is nearly identical, bottled at 99 barrel proof. The 99-proofing is the equivalent of 49.5% ABV.
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Mash Bill
The mash bill of the 2022 Castle and Key bourbon uses a recipe of 78% white corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley.
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MSRP & Secondary Price
This 2022 Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon 2022 Batch #1 is available in a 750ml bottle. It should be noted that this bottle design is one the nicest designs on the market. Castle & Key bourbon has an MSRP of $50.
Suggested retail pricing is officially set for $50. However, with the anticipated around this hyped release, flippers are already trying to capitalize on an inflated secondary price on the Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon 2022 Batch #1 for sale.
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