Rabbit Hole Distillery has released Raceking, a limited-edition, six-year aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted from a distinctive five-grain mash bill featuring chocolate-malted wheat and chocolate-malted barley. The 95 proof (47.5% ABV) expression, priced at $95.00, is now available in 750 mL bottles at select retailers and through the Louisville-based distillery’s website.
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READ THE STORYThe release builds on the original Raceking expression first introduced in 2020, now aged longer to deliver what the distillery describes as “greater depth, balance, and complexity.”
Raceking is aged for six years in handmade, toasted, and charred American oak casks sourced from Kelvin Cooperage.
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“Raceking reflects how I like to approach bourbon, with respect for tradition but a willingness to explore its edges,” said Kaveh Zamanian, founder of Rabbit Hole Distillery. “With this release, we wanted to honor Kentucky’s legendary horse racing tradition.”
Zamanian added: “The name Raceking reflects that heritage and embodies the careful, deliberate process required to craft a bourbon worthy of a thoroughbred pedigree. Every element, from our five-grain mash bill to the toasted and charred barrels, was designed to create a bold, distinct flavor that celebrates both Kentucky’s history and Rabbit Hole’s approach to thoughtful whiskey making.”
The official tasting notes from the brand describe rich aromas of toffee and toasted almonds on the nose with subtle hints of brown sugar. The palate reveals layers of roasted espresso beans, cocoa, and caramel complemented by gentle notes of clove and cardamom. The finish is long and complex, with tobacco and leather complemented by lingering dark chocolate.
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The launch coincides with the start of Kentucky’s celebrated spring racing season, anchored by the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
Rabbit Hole Distillery was founded by Zamanian, a psychologist turned whiskey maker, and has built its reputation on unconventional mash bill design. The distillery operates a purpose-built facility in downtown Louisville that opened in 2018, featuring a striking architectural design and a vertically integrated production process.
