Cream of Kentucky 11.5 Year Old
  • Category Bourbon
  • Country United States
  • Region Kentucky
  • Distillery J.W Rutledge
  • Age 11 Year Old
  • Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Alcohol 51%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • caramel
  • vanilla
  • toffee
  • toasted oak
  • cherry
  • savoury
  • toasted
  • spicy
  • nutty

Cream of Kentucky

11.5 Year Old (0.75l, 51%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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A high-quality revitalization of a historic Bourbon, perfectly composed and aged 11.5 years.
 
Whiskey legend Jim Rutledge has had a storied career. He is famous for rescuing the Four Roses from bottom-shelf oblivion by bringing quality and integrity back to the brand after Diageo sold it to Kirin. Well, Jim “retired” a few years ago, but he had been hinting on a few private projects that he was working on. Word began to spread late last year when eagle-eyed fans spotted his application for label approval at the US Treasury office (responsible for liquor taxation). Soon after, his website went live and he has launched a trio of products so far: High Plains Whiskey, J. W. Rutledge Whiskey, and a revitalization of the famous Cream of Kentucky brand.
 
The label “Cream of Kentucky” was first used for premium Bourbon in 1888. That operator closed when Prohibition took effect. It was reintroduced after Prohibition by the Schenley Company and did rather well for a while. But the “Whiskey Recession” of the 1960s shuttered the brand once again. Jim Rutledge has resurrected the brand with a focus on quality, delivering an 11.5 year old Straight Bourbon served at a powerful 51% ABV. Jim is very open that the Spirit for this release was sourced, and there is an agreement that the distillery remain anonymous. But the paperwork and educated speculation suggest Kentucky Artisan Distillery (makers of Jefferson’s). 
 
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Back during its hay-day, the famous American artist Normal Rockwell painted ads for Cream of Kentucky.

 

*This bottle is a collector's item, we will not be able to entertain any refunds or exchanges.

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  • Category Bourbon
  • Country United States
  • Region Kentucky
  • Distillery J.W Rutledge
  • Age 11 Year Old
  • Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Alcohol 51%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
Appearance / Color
Deep Amber
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Classic Bourbon aromas permeate with notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and English toffee.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is full-bodied and follows the nose with the addition of chewy caramel and cherry creams.
 
Finish 
The finish is long and savory.
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  • caramel
  • vanilla
  • toffee
  • toasted oak
  • cherry
  • savoury
  • toasted
  • spicy
  • nutty
Cream of Kentucky 11.5 Year Old
Cream of Kentucky 11.5 Year Old
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Bourbon rules refer to manufacturing methods rather than location. Bourbon must be matured in new and charred American white oak casks for at least 2 years. If the bottle has no age statement, the Bourbon is at least 4 years old. No coloring or flavoring of any type is allowed, and the mash bill must contain at least 51% corn.
At any given time, there are more barrels of Bourbon in Kentucky than there are people. The population of the Bluegrass State is about 4.4 million. Today there are more than 5 million barrels of Bourbon sitting in the rick-houses of that Old Kentucky Home. That’s nearly 300 bottles of Bourbon per person, or about 60 gallons each.
Sure, Kentucky gets all the press when it comes to Bourbon. And with good reason—nearly 95% of it is produced there. But Bourbon can be made anywhere as long as it's within the United States. Just ask states with budding distilleries like Illinois and New York.
Bourbons have very prominent notes of vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.

Pinhooking means purchasing and rearing a foal based on its pedigree and either selling it or turning it into a champ racing horse. The same idea is behind Pinhook Bourbon: they source young Whiskey to mature and blend it into a blue-ribbon sipping Bourbon.
Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
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Character Dogson
Bourbon rules refer to manufacturing methods rather than location. Bourbon must be matured in new and charred American white oak casks for at least 2 years. If the bottle has no age statement, the Bourbon is at least 4 years old. No coloring or flavoring of any type is allowed, and the mash bill must contain at least 51% corn.
At any given time, there are more barrels of Bourbon in Kentucky than there are people. The population of the Bluegrass State is about 4.4 million. Today there are more than 5 million barrels of Bourbon sitting in the rick-houses of that Old Kentucky Home. That’s nearly 300 bottles of Bourbon per person, or about 60 gallons each.
Sure, Kentucky gets all the press when it comes to Bourbon. And with good reason—nearly 95% of it is produced there. But Bourbon can be made anywhere as long as it's within the United States. Just ask states with budding distilleries like Illinois and New York.
Bourbons have very prominent notes of vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.

Pinhooking means purchasing and rearing a foal based on its pedigree and either selling it or turning it into a champ racing horse. The same idea is behind Pinhook Bourbon: they source young Whiskey to mature and blend it into a blue-ribbon sipping Bourbon.
Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
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