Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Whiskey Hard to find in stock! First produced in the early 1900s, the legendary Kentucky Tavern Bourbon brand was created by whiskey pioneer James Thompson who founded the famous Glenmore Distillery in Owensboro, KY.Kentucky Tavern is a brand of straight bourbon whiskey produced by the Sazerac Company at the Barton Distillery located in Bardstown, Kentucky, who acquired the brand from United Distillers in 1995. The brand was originally produced and owned by the R. Monarch Distillery (RD #24, 2nd Dist.) of Owensboro, Kentucky, which entered bankruptcy in 1898 and was purchased by James Thompson in 1901 who renamed the company Glenmore Distillery Company with locations in Owensboro and Louisville, Kentucky. In 1903 The Kentucky Tavern trademark was first registered. Glenmore proved a successful and durable company, its main brand being Kentucky Tavern. It is usually produced as a 80 proof .In March 2009, the Sazerac Company of New Orleans purchased the Tom Moore distillery and many brands owned by Constellation Spirits (formerly Barton Brands) as part of a $334 million transaction.Tasting Notes:Burnished copper color. Caramel, raisin, grain husk, and reedy wood aromas follow through to a somewhat muted, dryish medium body with black pepper, sweet buttercream, and spice accents. Finishes with a creamy vanilla and white ash fade.Awards:2012 Excellent / Strong Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge2012 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition2012 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits CompetitionReviews:Rating: 86 points (Highly Recommended)”Beverage Testing Institute