A Long Time Coming
If you’ve had the pleasure of visiting King’s County Distillery in Brooklyn, it may well have become your favorite ever distillery tour to date.
They’ve got a jug of their first distillate sat in the visitors center, and from trying some innovative and classic stuff at their distillery, it’s a pleasure to finally see a single cask/batch program available for UK consumers.
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This place has enough history in its location to give any distillery a challenge. It’s in the old Brooklyn Naval Yard, and it’s based in the old tax officers building. And, it was the first place of note where a US tax official was killed as a result of a whisky raid on Vinegar Hill. Give these folks attention, they deserve it.
Availability Of The King’s County 5 Year Old Release?
This is an exclusive bottling to Hedonism Wines in London, a pretty well-suited place for something like this. A limited output of only 150 bottles and upon writing this, they have 108 bottles left to purchase…107 after we’re done writing these notes.
Comparisons To King’s County?
Bourbon and American whiskey are expanding rapidly, offering more variety than ever. However, when it comes to bottles comparable to King’s County 5 Year Old, many of the options you might be searching for are either unavailable or priced far higher than you’d want. Fortunately, King’s County doesn’t suffer from these challenges.
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While it’s not a Sazerac 18 Year Old or William Larue Weller, it certainly sits in that same flavor territory that you’d expect from those bottles if they were more readily available. Plus, it’s a 75cl bottle, adding to its appeal. Given the monopoly that exists in whisky distribution and ownership today, it’s become harder to find the bottles you truly want. In this landscape, why not try something new?
King’s County 5 Year Old is a rare and fun addition to the American whiskey category, but it’s also accessible in terms of price. If you’re looking for a high-quality, flavorful experience without the hassle of hunting down more elusive bottles, this is an excellent option that won’t disappoint.
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