"The World’s Best Bourbon Whiskey" - According to the 2025 WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition
To mark the 100 year anniversary of Calumet Farm, this Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is offered from the depths of our private reserve. Crafted at peak convergence for flavor and a robust, traditional Kentucky profile, this bourbon truly shows the patience and dedication it takes to be a champion.
This premium 18-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon is crafted from our distinctive mash bill of 74% Corn, 18% Rye, and 8% Malted Barley.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, and dark fruit with a touch of tobacco.
Palate: Deep and complex, featuring layers of vanilla, butterscotch, and seasoned oak, complemented by baking spices.
Finish: Long and robust, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, leather, and aged rye spice.
"My god…I absolutely hate that this bottle costs so much because it is absolutely phenomenal! Dare I say this is a perfect pour and I might be crazy enough to consider another bottle" - Bourbon Bossman
"For me this is top 5 bottles I own easily... it takes the fastest elevator in the world from floor 1 to 3." - ADHD Whiskey, Matt Porter
"So far, phenomenal.... Truly going to place high for Whiskey of the Year." - Sean, Bourbon Junkies
"A delicious, rich and powerful bourbon." - The Daily Pour (93 Points)
"Calumet Farm 18 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a fantastic release with a ton of wonderful qualities, easily placing it among the top bourbons of the year. The experience is rich and deep from the start, with a nose of dark cherries, figs, and caramel, complemented by baking spice, dry leather, and seasoned oak. On the palate, it is full and layered, delivering flavors of dark caramel, figs, toffee, and spice. This complexity culminates in a long, robust finish with baking chocolate, pipe tobacco, and a prominent, dry seasoned oak presence that speaks directly to its 18 years of aging. While the beautiful bottle presentation adds to its allure, the price of $499 makes it a significant investment. Given its oak-forward nature, which may not appeal to all palates, this is a bourbon best tried before you buy. For those who appreciate a truly complex, oak-driven expression, this is undoubtedly a bottle I think you’re going to love!" - Matthew Evans, The Whiskey Consensus (92 Points)
