Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon is “rich and bold in taste – the perfect tribute to two rich and bold American brands.”
Fast Facts about King Ranch Bourbon:
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with King Ranch mesquite charcoal.
- Mashbill: 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley
- Proof: 105 (52.5% ABV)
- Age: Not disclosed
- Price: $99.99
- Availability: Texas Only
Tasting Notes (from Old Forester):
- Color: Maple Syrup
- Aroma: Dried cherries, cranberries, toasted pecans and marshmallows drizzled with sorghum molasses.
- Flavor: Sweet dark chocolate, tobacco and leather spices mingle with toasted and caramelized oak and nut character.
- Finish: Long and warming
Full Details on Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon:
Old Forester®, the first bottled bourbon, and King Ranch, the birthplace of American Ranching, today released the third annual batch of their limited-edition whiskey – Old Forester King Ranch.
The bourbon pays homage to the hard work, ingenuity and lasting legacy of two iconic brands with 300 years of combined American history – the heritage of the Brown family of Brown-Forman and the lineage of King Ranch founder Richard King.
We are proud of our continued partnership with Old Forester and looking forward to another release of this special product. Texans have found the whiskey a rare treat and every year have been anxiously anticipating its release each October.
– Robert Hodgen, CEO of King Ranch
Available only in Texas starting October 15, 2024, Old Forester King Ranch Edition is bottled at 105 proof from a proprietary batch of Old Forester Bourbon using heavily charred barrels. The bourbon is finished through King Ranch mesquite charcoal. The charcoal was created from mesquite trees harvested from the ranch, a process that brings a touch of Texas and helps highlight the bold flavor notes of the bourbon.
Bourbon lovers across Texas will sip the unique blend of flavors that live up to the legacy of our founder, George Garvin Brown, with quality and taste while honoring the impact King Ranch has had on the Lone Star State – and on American ranching. The first two batches, released in 2022 and 2023, sold very quickly so we are honored to bring this bottle back to shelves in 2024.
– Caleb Trigo
The suggested retail price for King Ranch is $99.99, and will only be available in Texas.
About Old Forester:
Old Forester is Brown-Forman’s founding brand, founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown. Brown believed Old Forester was so pure and consistent that he sealed it, signed it, and pledged, “There is nothing better in the market.”
About King Ranch, Inc.
King Ranch, Inc., is a privately held agribusiness, real estate and natural resource management company established in 1853 and owner of the historic 825,000-acre King Ranch. The Company has various farming and ranching activities across Texas, Florida and California and also operates the famous King Ranch Saddle Shop. To learn more about King Ranch, Inc., visit king-ranch.com.
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