Old Bourbon County Bourbon

Old Bourbon County Bourbon is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Old Bourbon County in Paris, Kentucky, United States, bottled at 55% alcohol by volume (ABV) and 110 proof. Rooted in the birthplace of bourbon whiskey, this expression draws inspiration from the late eighteenth-century origins of Bourbon County, where early settlers distilled corn-based whiskey using limestone-filtered water and aged it in charred oak barrels in Kentucky's mild climate. Produced by Hartfield and Co Distillery, the only distillery operating in modern-day Bourbon County, this bourbon is handcrafted from locally sourced grains using a mash bill of seventy percent corn, twenty percent wheat, and ten percent six-row malted barley. Distillation takes place in a five-hundred-gallon batch still in a single pass, a method chosen to retain flavor-contributing congeners in the new make spirit.

The whiskey is aged for a minimum of four years in 53-gallon oak barrels at the distillery in Bourbon County, allowing regional conditions to shape maturation. The process and profile emphasize historical method and local sourcing, resulting in a bourbon that balances sweetness, approachability, and structure. Old Bourbon County Bourbon can be enjoyed neat or with a small amount of water to explore its higher proof character. It pairs well with grilled meats, roasted dishes, or dark chocolate, making it suitable for slow sipping and reflective enjoyment.

Aroma: A delightful, sweet candy and caramel note is present on the nose. 

Palate: The palate is delicate and approachable with light caramel that leads into orange cream. 

Finish: The finish lingers with a light, pleasant pepper spice.