What are these products?
The St. Patrick's Edition Bourbon is a collaboration between Kentucky Owl's Master Blender John Rhea and female Irish Whiskey Bonder Louise McGuane from J.J. Corry of Cooraclare, County Clare. This release celebrates the long-standing ties between Irish and Kentucky whiskey makers.
The Takumi Edition is a collaboration between Kentucky Owl's Master Blender, John Rhea, and Japanese Master Blender, Yahisa Yusuke from the Nagahama Distillery. Takuma translates as "Master" in Japanese. This release celebrates the art and craft of whiskey blending, for which Japan has built an exceptional global reputation.
How are they similar?
Despite the packaging, these products are 100 % Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. They are semi-limited releases showcasing the diversity of flavor profiles that bourbon can achieve depending on the blender's skill, knowledge, and palate. They are both bottled at 100 proof (50 % ABV).
How are they different?
The Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition blends 4, 5, 6, and 13-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbons from a traditional mash bill of rye and some wheated bourbon.
The St. Patrick's Limited Edition Bourbon is a blend of high-rye and wheated bourbon, aged 4 to 8 years old, blended by Louise McGuane through an Irish whiskey lens and palate.
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