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oak
vanilla
cinnamon
caramel
corn
toffee
spicy
cake
sugar

oak
vanilla
cinnamon
caramel
corn
toffee
spicy
cake
sugar

Cream of Kentucky 12.3 Year Old

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750ml

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51% ABV

$322.99

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BrandCream of Kentucky
CategoryBourbon
CountryUnited States
RegionKentucky
DistilleryJ.W Rutledge
Age12.3
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Alcohol 51%

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There’s a reason Jim Rutledge is a Bourbon legend, and Cream of Kentucky 12.3 Year Old is one of the reasons.

Whiskey legend Jim Rutledge has had a storied career. He is famous for rescuing 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 in 2018, his J. W. Rutledge Distillery 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. His own distillery in Crestwood is breaking ground this year and we’re rooting for him.

The Cream of Kentucky brand was first launched in 1888 by I. Trager & Co. in Ohio. It came and went and came again during Prohibition and was the victim of mergers and acquisition until Jim Rutledge got ahold of it — and Bourbon lovers everywhere are happy he did.

Appearance / Color
Brilliant Amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Creamy caramel and toffee notes dominate the nose, followed by the scent of warm spice cake.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
The rich flavor profile builds upon the classic aromas with more warm oak, vanilla, cinnamon, and caramel corn.

Finish
The finish is long, rich, and smooth.

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Good bourbon but Flaviar has t...

Good bourbon but Flaviar has this price way too high. I just bought a bottle of this for $100 in my local store here in California. Price gouging has to stop. We all know bourbon is great but not at these prices. “Let us taste”

Good product, but $125 in stor...

Good product, but $125 in stores. Come on Flaviar. You are great in so many other regards regarding education materials, but this price gouging HAS TO STOP!! This is insulting to your members who pay $300-400 per year to see these types of pricing. I'll buy into some of the BS for vault stuff--which is still a horrible rip off--but just don't offer it if you are going to quote prices such as these. This is insulting for people that truly enjoy trialing spirits :(