| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In |
Kentucky United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $55.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2023-02-27 |
Castle & Key Small Batch Traditional Bourbon 2023 Batch 1 Review
Situated on the site of the historic Old Taylor Distillery, Castle & Key offers exceptional bourbons released in small batches throughout the year. This, the first release of 2023, is bottled at 4 years old, 100 proof, and retails for just over 50 bucks. On the palate, the whiskey delivers a delightful profile that balances sweet oak and vanilla with rounded grain notes from the high-corn, rye-accented mash bill.
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