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King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Bourbon 2025 Release

$2,299.99

King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Bourbon 2025 Release

Discover the pinnacle of American whiskey with the King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Bourbon 2025 Release, a rare single-barrel, barrel-proof masterpiece crafted for the most serious bourbon collectors. Aged an impressive 17 years and released in extremely limited quantities, this edition represents the highest expression of Kentucky’s heritage, tradition, and craftsmanship.


Product Overview

The 2025 release of King of Kentucky features an extraordinary 17-year age statement, making it one of the oldest and most coveted bottlings in the brand’s modern revival. Each barrel was carefully selected for exceptional character before being bottled at true barrel proof, hand-filled, wax-dipped, and individually numbered. With only a small number of barrels chosen for this year’s release, each bottle is both a work of art and a piece of American whiskey history.


Key Features

  • 17-year age statement offering deep maturity and refined complexity

  • Single-barrel, barrel-proof release with naturally varying proof ranges

  • Extremely limited production with only a few thousand bottles available

  • Individually numbered packaging with wax-dipped finish

  • Historic brand lineage dating back to 1881


What Makes It Special

The King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Bourbon 2025 Release stands out for its rarity, age, and authenticity. Each bottle captures the long, slow evolution of bourbon aging over nearly two decades, creating a profile that only time can achieve. The single-barrel nature means every bottle is unique, preserving the pure essence of the barrel it came from. The extremely limited number of bottles ensures that this release is not only a premium whiskey but also a collectible that will continue to grow in desirability.


How to Enjoy

  • Sip neat to experience the full complexity of its 17-year maturation

  • Add a drop of water to open up deeper layers in this high-proof bourbon

  • Use a Glencairn or tulip-style glass to enhance aroma and flavor concentration

  • Save for celebrations, rare bottle shares, or special gifting to true connoisseurs


FAQs

Is King of Kentucky 17 Year Old Bourbon really a single-barrel release?
Yes, each bottle comes from one individually selected barrel, making every bottle slightly unique.

Is this release limited?
Extremely. King of Kentucky releases are among the most allocated bourbons in the world, with only a few thousand bottles produced each year.

Is the bottle numbered?
Yes. Each bottle is hand-filled, wax-dipped, and individually numbered with barrel and proof details.

What proof is the 2025 release?
As a barrel-proof bourbon, proof varies by barrel. Most fall within the expected high-proof range typical of long-aged cask-strength expressions.

Is this bourbon good for collecting?
Absolutely. King of Kentucky is considered one of the most collectible Kentucky bourbons on the market today, with demand increasing every year.

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