Kentucky Senator Bourbon

Lusciously appointed nose with char-forward aromas, rich toasted corn, rye spice and a pleasant oakiness. Despite the rather high proof, this goes down so smoothly, you’d swear it was an 80 proof release. In fact, we recommend sipping it neat, rather than diluting the perfectly balanced flavor profile as presented. Warm, delicately rich and with…

Co-founder Damon Thayer joined Great Day Live on WHAS in Louisville to share the history of the John Brown release.

LEXINGTON, KY — Kentucky Senator Bourbon announces the upcoming release of its fifth small batch of Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey, titled after the illustrious Kentucky Senator John Brown, known for his pivotal role in bringing about Kentucky’s statehood. This fifth batch will be available this summer and completes the run of barrels that began with…

If you’re wondering what Damon Thayer is doing with all his free time now that he has called an end to 22 years of service in the Kentucky legislature, hang on to your hat. He’s kicking into high gear. Thayer concluded his tenure in the Kentucky legislature as the longest-serving Majority Floor leader in Kentucky…

Kentucky is common word on Bourbon labels – you’ll find it as often as “Old” or “Straight,” but some feel the statehood should command a bit more respect. Part of this is due to the dozens of chapters American whiskey history that were written in Kentucky. Part of that respect, however, is in part due…

Summary: The aromatics are fantastic. I love the interplay between floral, tea, and spice. I went back and forth on scoring this review because the ABV seems a touch off balance when tasted neat. In these days of complex political rancor, it’s nice to find a Kentucky Senator that only requires a dash of water…

We have been consistently pleased with prior releases of Kentucky Senator Bourbon as the brand has clearly sourced and, most importantly, blended some nicely aged Kentucky Bourbon stocks. They leverage these bourbons to tell a bit of history and honor prominent figures in public service. As expected, Release #4 highlights an 8 year old bourbon…