{"product_id":"brown-formans-king-of-kentucky-14-year-old-bourbon-2026-release-single-barrel-130-4-proof","title":"Brown Forman's King Of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon | 65.2% ABV | 130.4 Proof | 700mL | Kentucky, USA | Aged 14 Years | Single Barrel | Cask Strength | Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof showcases extended maturation and the individual character of a single cask. Aged for 14 years and bottled at cask strength, this expression delivers the concentration associated with King of Kentucky’s annual single barrel releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 release comprises 99 individually bottled barrels selected from two lots at the Brown-Forman Distillery. Of those barrels, 51 matured on the third floor of Warehouse I and 48 on the first floor of Warehouse L. Each barrel retains its own identity, with variations in proof and flavor across the release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering is bottled at 130.4 proof, equivalent to 65.2% ABV. Bottles are filled, numbered, and wax-dipped by hand, then presented in a custom canister. Detailed labeling records each bottle’s origins, reinforcing the connection between the bourbon and its individual barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following reflects the producer’s representative profile for the 2026 release; individual barrels vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caramel and orange peel, followed by dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow, and nutty oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maple sweetness with vanilla cookie, citrus zest, and baked banana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very long, with lingering chocolate and caramel and a silky texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for 14 years at the Brown-Forman Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled from a single barrel at cask strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering is 130.4 proof, or 65.2% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of a limited 2026 release selected from 99 barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-numbered and wax-dipped, with individual barrel information on the packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a custom canister for gifting or a whiskey collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin with a small neat pour in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass and allow it time to open. Add water a few drops at a time to explore how the fruit, sweetness, and oak develop at a lower strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large ice cube offers another way to enjoy this bourbon, gradually softening its intensity. Suggested pairings include dark chocolate, toasted nuts, or a simple vanilla dessert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat proof is Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering is bottled at 130.4 proof, equivalent to 65.2% ABV. Other single barrels from the release can have different proofs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow old is Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt carries a 14-year age statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof blended from multiple barrels?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Each bottle comes from one barrel. The 99 barrels selected for the annual release were bottled individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe producer’s representative release notes feature caramel, orange zest, chocolate, toasted marshmallow, maple syrup, vanilla wafer, and baked banana. Exact characteristics vary by barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 130.4 Proof directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Of Kentucky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51147149279457,"sku":null,"price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/KingOfKentucky14YearOldBourbon2026ReleaseSingleBarrel.webp?v=1792890620","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/brown-formans-king-of-kentucky-14-year-old-bourbon-2026-release-single-barrel-130-4-proof","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}