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Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: KO Distilling
Distillery: KO Distilling
Release Date: November 2020/Ongoing
Proof: 100
Age: 4 Years
Mashbill: 70% Corn, 20% Wheat, 10% Malted Barley
Color: Dark Gold
MSRP: $70 (2021)
Cornbread | Orange rind | Cream soda | Grass | Light barrel char
Vanilla | Caramel | Cola | Light grain | Nicely balanced
Cocoa powder | Barrel char | Light grain | Slight spice | Flirty dryness
KO Distilling was founded in 2013 by Bill Karlson (K) and John O’Mara (O). In 2015, the distillery opened their doors in Manassas, Virginia with their first aged whiskey hitting the market in 2016. Four years later, the company now has a Bottled in Bond bourbon ready for market. The extra time in the barrel shows ample improvement over the younger 2 year version we reviewed. The majority of the overpowering youth notes are replaced with more potent vanilla, cola, and barrel char notes. Complexity is not on display here, but its straightforward flavor profile is compelling nevertheless. The bourbon’s 20% wheated mashbill can be tasted throughout, and together with some youthful notes, adds some extra spring to its step. A bit pricey, but it’s a solid pour overall.
