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Bourbon Review: Kings County Distillery Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon

We review Kings County Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon, one of a growing crop of craft BiB releases.

OVERALL RATING

6
$65.00
  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Maple; a sweet, glowing russet; sunlit dark hair.
Nose:
This smells like a Manhattan that’s already been made. Also, butterscotch, pear, and old school bubble gum.
Palate:
Very alcohol-forward: It is 100 proof that tastes like 100 proof. This burns on the way down, with a slightly alkaline finish. I’m not sure of the mash bill, but I would guess this is a high-rye bourbon based on the fruity notes and the “loud and proud” aspect of it on my palate. The longer it sits, the more I enjoy it, but it definitely has something to say, and not softly. A couple drops of water smoothes things out, as does ice.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a high-quality product, no doubt. And yet, I am not totally sold. When I tasted this initially, it shouted at me. Since it already smelled like a Manhattan, I tried it in one. And that was terrific! The sweetness of vermouth and cut of bitters mellowed it out and it played really, really nicely with the other components. But I wanted it to stand out on its own, especially for that price point. I’d like to taste this with other bottled-in-bond bourbons and see how it compares.

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.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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