Kentucky Owl St Patricks Edition

Kentucky Owl St Patricks Edition is a limited-release bourbon that was a special collaboration between Kentucky Owl’s Master Blender John Rhea and Irish whiskey bonder Louise McGuane of J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey.

Here’s a breakdown of what makes it a unique and interesting release:

The Collaboration: The primary point of interest is the partnership between a well-known Kentucky bourbon brand and a prominent Irish whiskey bonder. While the final product is a Kentucky straight bourbon and does not contain any Irish whiskey, the blending process was guided by McGuane’s palate, with the goal of creating a bourbon with the fruit-forward and bold characteristics often found in Irish whiskey.

Whiskey Type and Proof: It is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).

Blending and Age: The bourbon is a blend of different Kentucky straight bourbons, aged between four and eight years old. The blending process was designed to bring together different flavour profiles—like rich caramel and vanilla from older bourbons, spice and fruit from higher-rye bourbons, and sweetness and citrus from wheated bourbons.

Purpose: Kentucky Owl St Patricks Edition was a “celebration of the long-standing ties that connect Irish and Kentucky whiskey-making,” which has historically relied on used American whiskey barrels (like ex-bourbon barrels) for aging.