{"product_id":"king-of-kentucky-14-year-2026-single-barrel-127-8-proof","title":"Brown Forman's King Of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 127.8 Proof 700mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrown Forman's King Of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release — 127.8 Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Aged 14 Years | Single Barrel | Cask Strength | Non-Chill Filtered | 2026 Release | 63.9% ABV | 127.8 Proof | 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing of Kentucky 2026 is Brown-Forman's annual single-barrel bourbon release, carrying a 14-year age statement. This listing is for the 127.8-proof bottling, equivalent to 63.9% ABV, in a 700mL bottle. Its single-cask identity offers a focused expression of extended Kentucky maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 release draws from two lots totaling 99 selected barrels. One lot matured on the third floor of Warehouse I, while the other matured on the first floor of Warehouse L at the Brown-Forman Distillery. Each bottle comes from an individual barrel at cask strength; the two lots describe the release's overall selection rather than a blend of all those barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name dates to 1881, and Brown-Forman revived King of Kentucky in 2018. Today's presentation reflects that heritage through its traditional label, wax-dipped closure and individual bottle identification. The 2026 profile brings together fruit, confectionery sweetness and mature oak, making it a considered pour for exploring an older Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker's notes describe the 2026 release as a whole; individual single barrels can show different balances within this profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange peel and caramel with dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow and a nutty oak backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich maple sweetness, citrus zest, vanilla-wafer character and a hint of baked banana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long, silky close with lingering caramel and chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-year age statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended maturation shapes the expression's depth and oak influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-barrel identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bottling reflects one selected cask's individual character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e127.8-proof specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing identifies a particular strength within the 2026 release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-chill filtered:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2026 bottle label identifies this production detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished by hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e The maker describes hand filling, wax dipping and numbering, with bottle-specific identification details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo warehouse lots:\u003c\/strong\u003e The release explores mature barrels selected from two locations at Brown-Forman's distillery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with a small neat pour in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass and give it several minutes to open. Explore the aroma before tasting, then add water a few drops at a time if you would like a gentler strength. Compare the result with the original pour to see how the fruit, sweetness and oak change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple pairing, try toasted pecans, a little dark chocolate or a lightly sweet caramel dessert. These serving suggestions complement the richer side of the release without needing an elaborate accompaniment. It also makes an interesting comparison with another King of Kentucky single barrel when both pours have time to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich King of Kentucky release is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the 2026 14 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon at 127.8 proof, offered in a 700mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is 127.8 proof in alcohol by volume?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is 63.9% ABV. Proof varies between single barrels, so this listing specifies the strength of the bottling offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2026 release a blend of 99 barrels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 99 barrels make up the release's selected casks across two warehouse lots. Each single-barrel bottle contains whiskey from one barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from King of Kentucky Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the age-stated 2026 single-barrel expression, bottled at cask strength. King of Kentucky Small Batch is a separate collection that combines barrels and is offered at different bottling strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy King of Kentucky 14 Year 2026 at 127.8 proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can purchase Brown Forman's King Of Kentucky 14 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release Single Barrel 127.8 Proof 700mL from The Barrel Tap. 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