Derby City Gaming new “Starting Gate”, is a four grain single barrel selected from the personal collection of Tim Knittel, the Official Bourbon Ambassador of Churchill Downs.
Fast Facts about Derby City Gaming “Starting Gate”:
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Mashbill: Four Grain
- Proof: 113 (56.5% ABV)
- Age: 6.5 Years
- Price: $200
- Availability: Limited to 168 bottles, exclusively at Derby City Gaming & Hotel
- Tasting Notes:
- Nose: pronounced wheat and grains, dry oak, complex fruit dominated by apricot with hints of lime and orange blossom
- Taste: Dry grains and toast, dry tobacco, black pepper, clove
- Finish: Lingering, starts with tobacco, then the sweet note rises with a return of apricot and other stone fruit
Full Details on the Thoroughbred Collection:
Derby City Gaming and Hotel at 4520 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40213 proudly announces the release of the first expression in their “Thoroughbred Collection” series of limited edition, unique Bourbons.
The “Thoroughbred Collection” is inspired by the two signature industries of Kentucky, horse racing and Bourbon whiskey, which are both embodied and celebrated at Derby City Gaming and Hotel.
The inaugural release, named “Starting Gate,” is a meticulously crafted four-grain, pot still, single-barrel Kentucky Bourbon aged for 6 ½ years, and was handpicked from the private barrel collection of Tim Knittel, the Official Bourbon Ambassador of Churchill Downs. This exceptional Bourbon is characterized by its rich complexity and unexpected smoothness, and is bottled at barrel strength.
The ‘Thoroughbred Collection’ represents a fusion of the finest aspects of our state’s heritage. We are thrilled to offer something so special that symbolizes the elegance and spirit of Kentucky’s horse racing and Bourbon cultures together.
Chad Sullivan, Director of Food & Beverage at Derby City Gaming and Hotel
“Starting Gate” had a Limited Release of Only 168 Bottles Priced at $200 Each and is Available Exclusively at Derby City Gaming & Hotel.
Because of my unique position in the Kentucky Bourbon industry, I’m often offered exclusive access to rare and unusual single barrels. I’m excited to be able to offer one of them as the ‘Thoroughbred Collection’ inaugural release. This is one of the most exceptional barrels with the most unique backstory in my collection. Bourbon enthusiasts will never see another release quite like this one.
Tim Knittel
Additionally anytime after 5PM on Thurby 2024, bottles can be purchased by going to Derby City Gaming’s restaurant, Oliver’s Chop House & Bourbon Bar, & asking any bartender, server, or manager. Bottle pick-up at the restaurant include the hours of Wednesday through Sunday from 5PM to 9PM.
Visit Derby City Gaming & Hotel at 4520 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY, to secure your bottle of this exquisite bourbon and to enjoy the luxurious amenities the hotel has to offer.
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