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Bourbon Review: Kings County Bourbon

We check out Kings County Bourbon, a young American whiskey out of Brooklyn, New York's oldest distillery, in this review.

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  • Tish Lester is a former restauranteur and whiskey enthusiast.
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Kings County Bourbon

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
This bourbon is as shiny as a new penny, with moderate legs that stripe the glass on their descent.
Nose:
The nose is sharp, with turpentine, lemon oil and toffee. It smells young – a bruiser, rather than a crooner.
Palate:
Wood forward, the flavors are tannic, from straw to wood, through banana and imitation vanilla. Finish: The finish is bitter, with nutmeg peeking through, before the tannins come on even stronger. An impression of slick sweetness on the fade, with residual ethanol. For a first offering, the Kings County Distillery bourbon has a lot of growing up to do. It is not a terrible dram, but it falls short on several levels. Perhaps letting the spirit age a bit more would overcome some of the brashness exhibited by this bourbon. There’s a rich whiskey heritage in Brooklyn for this “oldest distillery” to discover. Perhaps an independent spirit is required to start something, but for the long game, nothing beats experience. I score Kings County Bourbon 75 points.
Finish:
The finish is bitter, with nutmeg peeking through, before the tannins come on even stronger. An impression of slick sweetness on the fade, with residual ethanol.
Comments:

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Tish Lester

Tish Lester, a former restauranteur, embarked on a journey into the world of whiskey fueled by her passion for exquisite flavors. An enthusiastic participant in the whiskey community, she has attended numerous nosings, tastings, and masterclasses across Europe and the United States. Tish's explorations have led her to a profound realization: for every moment in life, there exists an ideal whiskey pairing. Currently, she savors her daily dram near Portland, Oregon.

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