A Limited New Release of a Benchmark Bourbon
Cream of Kentucky 13 Year Old “Batch #4” Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml) ($129.99)

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While we may not know the mashbill or even the distillery where Cream of Kentucky is made, we do know that it is consistently one of the finest aged bourbons on the market. The origins of Cream of Kentucky date back to 1888, with its heyday in the 1930s and 1940s, when it became one of the most trusted brands in the United States. With J.W. Rutledge’s re-introduction of this iconic brand, whiskey drinkers have an opportunity to taste a classic bourbon in its most pure and unadulterated form. Rutledge, who previously worked as the master distiller at Four Roses for over two decades, has a special talent for picking out casks that show remarkable depth, range, and complexity. Batch #4 very much follows in the tradition, revealing a whirl of vanilla, mocha, and woodsy notes. Previous releases of this timeless classic have sold out in a matter of hours, and we expect much the same here. Whiskey with such a significant age statement can often cost a princely sum, but our price of $130 is highly competitive, especially when you take into account this bourbon’s pedigree. Don’t miss out on your chance to own one of the finest aged bourbons money can buy.

Cream of Kentucky 13 Year Old “Batch #4” Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml) ($129.99)

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: July 14, 2020

This is easily my favorite of the four releases of Cream of Kentucky so far. Jim has outdone himself with the 13-year-old release. This batch makes the Cream of Kentucky moniker speak for itself. Creamy is simply the best way to describe it. It tastes like a vanilla cream cheese frosting meets a pound cake laced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s full-flavored and dangerously easy to drink. Every phase shows that soft cream, but also offers a unique spin—the nose hints at a bit of grass and dill, the palate tastes like meringue, and the finish takes more of a pumpkin pie drizzled in caramel sauce approach. It’s perfect bourbon through and through. Just a little different and wonderfully delicious.