For the first time, Untold Story is available for purchase online! A collaboration with the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild, The Untold Story of Kentucky Whiskey is a very special, limited release bourbon created to promote and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the spirits industry - both in history and today. At Castle & Key, fostering diversity and inclusion within the distilling industry is important to us, and to that end, we are proud to share that 100% of proceeds from Untold Story will support The Castle & Key Scholarship Fund. To learn more, please visit https://www.bgcf.org/scholarships-available/
About the whiskey: The spirit itself is the first of its kind; a 2-barrel blend Whiskey featuring Hickory King Corn, an heirloom varietal widely cultivated and favored for whiskey production a century ago. Hickory King Corn offers a distinct flavor profile that differentiates it from other corn varieties. Its exceptional characteristics encompass rich notes of dark fruit and chocolate, reminiscent of the nuanced flavors found in spirits such as scotch and rum.
Mashbill: 50% Rye Whiskey and 50% Traditional Bourbon
Nose: Full and complex with strong notes of toffee, baked apricot, and honey roasted peanuts rounded out with light floral, nutmeg, Meyer lemon and straw
Taste: Dark honey, peanuts, pie crust, dark chocolate pie, with subtle notes of black pepper and toasted tobacco
Finish: Medium bodied, medium finish with slight warming with low notes of cigar wrapper and charred wood
53.3% ABV; 106.6 Proof
Mashbill: 50% Traditional Bourbon and 50% Wheated Bourbon
Nose: Phyllo Dough, Green Melon, Orange Peel, Allspice, Roasted Nuts, Toffee, Toasted Oak
Taste: Baked Apples, Cinnamon, Caramelized Sugar, Ripe Figs, and Black Peppercorn
Finish: Medium Body, Slightly Sweet with Balanced Spice
51.25% ABV, 102.5 Proof
Mashbill: Blend of two Hickory King Corn barrels.
Nose: Sugar Cookie, Buttercream, Dried Apricot, Grapefruit Zest, Cassia, Caraway
Taste: Shortbread Cookie, Dark Brown Sugar, Candied Orange Peel, Ginger, Black Tea, Marzipan, Chocolate, Light Allspice
Finish: Jammy, Orange Blossom, Light Baking Spice, Strudel
54.3% ABV, 108.6 Proof