Kentucky Senator is an American bourbon brand that’s become quite popular in its short time in market, with noted bourbon author Fred Minnick, for example, mentioning the first release on his top 100 Whiskeys of 2021 and naming it the top-rated 15-year-old bourbon. It is now set to drop its third release to retail this…

LEXINGTON, KY— Kentucky Senator’s third Bourbon offering, the John G. Carlisle Release, is hitting shelves this summer. Each release of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey carries the name of a U.S. Senator from Kentucky. 

Kentucky Senator’s third Bourbon offering, the John G. Carlisle Release, is hitting shelves this summer. This highly-anticipated release is labeled after the esteemed U.S. Senator John G. Carlisle because he was a stabilizing force in the liquor industry and a leader of the Bourbon Democrats in Washington D.C. He was a major advocate for the Bottled-In-Bond…

This additional rye in the mashbill makes a noticeable difference in the sip. While the nose is light considering the bourbon’s proof, the palate and finish tell a much different story. Full of creamy flavors that blend well with dollops of spice, the bourbon transforms from light on the nose into an easy sipper that…

With all of our notes in; we asked one another…’was this a purchase we shouldn’t have made’. By far it is not a bad purchase. We would not tell anyone not to buy it. If you see it; snag it…it’s a low run anyways (something like 1200 bottles).

“I like this pour. I think the 107 proof mark allows for a fair balance of flavor and heat. The strong palate was particularly appealing, although I think from start to finish this was a solid experience.”