Kentucky Owl Confiscated BourbonFounded in 1879, Kentucky Owl was successfully chugging along until 1916, when all their stock of Bourbon was confiscated by the feds right before Prohibition took effect. Though the whiskey was supposedly removed to a warehouse for safekeeping by the government, all inventory lost in fire a few short years later. Some find this fire to be suspicious, and it is suspected that Al Capone made off with it and sold it in Chicago. The loss of inventory and

The base spirit is made from 100% British wheat

It begins with a Mediterranean bouquet on the nose

sherry (Pedro Ximinez) or port (Douro Superior) casks

-Rich Spices and Roast Nuts on the palate

A slightly fruity finish with a hint of smoke" (March/2013)

it is then finessed in premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques

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This structured yet plush Merlot captures their expertise in making affordable wines taste like they cost twice the price

It balances a heavier base derived from the Tevasa cooperage sherry casks with the citrus notes of the Hudosa cooperage sherry casks

Their añejo is then aged for 24 months in white oak barrels

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