{"product_id":"king-of-kentucky-12-year-old-small-batch-2026-collection-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-3-x-700ml","title":"King Of Kentucky 12 Year Old Small Batch 2026 Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 3 x 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 King of Kentucky release introduces a special Small Batch Collection, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and Kentucky County. Departing from previous single barrel releases, this limited 100-barrel blend features whiskey aged 12 to 18 years and is uniquely split into three different proof expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Three Proof Variations:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time, the brand is introducing a three-batch series: 105 Proof, 107.5 Proof, and 110 Proof - designed to show how subtle shifts in proof can alter the flavour of the same whiskey:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatch 1\u003c\/b\u003e: Bottled at 105 Proof. Features sweet aromatics of chocolate and toasted marshmallow with a silky, shorter finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatch 2\u003c\/b\u003e: Bottled at 107.5 Proof. Showcases dark fruit, caramel, and charred oak with a longer, crisp finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatch 3\u003c\/b\u003e: Bottled at 110 Proof. Offers bold oak, spice, and a rich, citrus-brightened chocolate palate with the longest finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe nose is loaded with beautifully mature aromas—rich gobs of caramel, fragrant tobacco leaf, fragrant potpourri, smoky barrel char, and warm dark chocolate. The palate is spicy and offers more melted caramel and dark chocolate. On the finish, chocolate, peanuts, spice, a hint of candied orange, vanilla, and pepper spice emerge. Full-bodied, well-balanced, and with plenty of richness and thickness of flavor.\u003cem\u003e\" - Batch 1 - Danny Brandon, Whisky Advocate (94 Points)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTobacco, vanilla, almond paste, marzipan, and aged oak aromas on the nose. Spicy on the palate, with more tobacco and aged oak, plus cinnamon, raspberry jam, cherry pie, and candied black cherry slightly outpacing chocolate sweetness. There’s more fruit on the finish, mainly luscious red berries. Overall, it’s quite a bit more fruit-forward than the other two in the trio, but it’s a nicely aged and integrated whiskey.\" - Batch 2\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e - Danny Brandon, Whisky Advocate (94 Points)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAged oak, baking spice, and tobacco on the nose. The smooth, creamy palate is filled with sweetness but has plenty of backbone and bite—pancakes and maple syrup, vanilla cream, and chocolate, with dried herbs, savory spice, and a pleasant earthiness. A long and flavorful finish is filled with chocolate, coffee, and herbs. Great balance, and with somewhat more pronounced flavors than its lower-ABV counterparts.\" - Batch 3\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e - Danny Brandon, Whisky Advocate (94 Points)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Of Kentucky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49439466324183,"sku":"KING-KENTUCKY-2026-COLLECTION","price":4509.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-king-of-kentucky-2026-collection.jpg?v=1784094907","url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.co.nz\/products\/king-of-kentucky-12-year-old-small-batch-2026-collection-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-3-x-700ml","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}