| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 47% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $60.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2026-02-18 |
Stonestreet Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 'Founder's Edition' Review
This fairly youthful, modestly proofed, sourced bourbon, bottled by Jackson Family Wines, delivers way more than you might expect. Distilled by Green River Distillery in Owensboro, Ky. and aged five years, the nose is soft and approachable as is the palate; and yet, there’s some serious depth and complexity here, too, with prominent notes of vanilla, berry compote, and Graham crackers. The finish is bolstered by barrel tannins, giving just enough heft to the 94 proof to make this a bona fide sipper.
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