2024 King of Kentucky 16 Year Single Barrel #46 134.1 Proof | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 750ml

2024 King of Kentucky 16 Year Single Barrel #46 134.1 Proof

2024 King of Kentucky 16 Year Single Barrel #46 134.1 Proof 750ml is an exceptionally rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Brown-Forman. Aged for 16 years and bottled at natural barrel strength, this highly collectible bourbon represents the seventh modern release of the historic King of Kentucky brand.

This exact expression comes from Single Barrel #46 and is bottled at an extraordinary 134.1 proof / 67.05% ABV. This specific bottle is individually numbered Bottle No. 17 of only 57, making it one of the lowest-yield barrels in the 2024 release.

Barrel #46 is documented as a Warehouse G, Location 1 barrel. After sixteen years of Kentucky maturation, the barrel yielded only 57 bottles, giving this particular expression significant single-barrel provenance and collector appeal.

2024 King of Kentucky Barrel #46 Key Features

• Producer: Brown-Forman Distillers Co.
• Brand: King of Kentucky
• Release: 2024
• Edition: Seventh Modern Release
• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Format: Single Barrel
• Barrel: #46
• Age Statement: 16 Years
• Proof: 134.1 Proof
• ABV: 67.05%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottle Number: 17 of 57
• Barrel Yield: Only 57 Bottles
• Warehouse: G
• Warehouse Location: 1
• Mash Bill: 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
• Production Year: 2007
• 2024 Production Dates: July 19, 2007 and November 15, 2007
• Total Barrels Selected: 63
• Approximate 2024 Production: 5,100 Bottles
• Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered / Minimally Filtered
• Bottling: Barrel Strength
• Original Suggested Retail Price: $349.99
• Country: United States
• State: Kentucky

Tasting Notes

King of Kentucky is a true single-barrel bourbon, so each individual barrel develops its own flavor profile. The broader 2024 release is known for concentrated chocolate, coconut, vanilla, caramel, mature oak, malt, and wood spice.

Nose

Deep brown sugar, caramelized sweetness, dark cocoa, toasted vanilla, mature oak, cinnamon, and concentrated barrel character.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with dark chocolate, intense cinnamon, seasoned oak, vanilla, caramel, toasted sweetness, and warming barrel spice.

Finish

Long and intense with dark chocolate, old oak, cinnamon, vanilla, char, and lingering barrel-strength warmth.

Single Barrel #46

2024 King of Kentucky Barrel #46 is one of the more distinctive individual barrels from the 2024 release. It was bottled at a natural strength of 134.1 proof / 67.05% ABV.

Because King of Kentucky is bottled one barrel at a time, Barrel #46 was never blended with whiskey from another barrel. Its proof, aroma, flavor, color, and bottle yield therefore reflect one individual sixteen-year-old barrel.

Only 57 Bottles from Barrel #46

Barrel #46 produced only 57 bottles after sixteen years of maturation. This specific example is Bottle No. 17 of 57.

Such a small barrel yield highlights the significant evaporation that occurs during extended Kentucky maturation. After sixteen years, some King of Kentucky barrels contain dramatically less whiskey than others.

The combination of Barrel #46, 134.1 Proof, Warehouse G, and Bottle 17 of 57 gives this bottle highly specific provenance within the already limited 2024 King of Kentucky release.

134.1 Proof Barrel Strength Bourbon

This whiskey is bottled at 134.1 proof, or 67.05% alcohol by volume. Brown-Forman does not reduce all King of Kentucky barrels to one standardized proof.

Instead, every selected barrel retains its individual natural strength. This makes proof one of the most important identifying characteristics when comparing different King of Kentucky bottles from the same vintage.

16 Years of Kentucky Maturation

2024 King of Kentucky carries a full 16-year age statement. Extended maturation creates significant interaction between whiskey and oak, developing deeper caramelized sweetness, dark fruit, chocolate, spice, leather, and mature wood character.

At sixteen years, careful barrel selection becomes especially important because extended aging can create excessive tannin. Brown-Forman Master Distiller Chris Morris selected individual barrels that maintained the character and balance required for King of Kentucky.

Warehouse G – Location 1

Barrel #46 is documented as coming from Warehouse G, Location 1.

Warehouse placement plays an important role in bourbon maturation. Seasonal temperature changes affect how whiskey moves into and out of the oak, influencing evaporation, final proof, color, aroma, and flavor.

79% Corn, 11% Rye & 10% Malted Barley

The 2024 King of Kentucky uses a mash bill of 79% corn, 11% rye, and 10% malted barley.

Corn provides the foundation of bourbon sweetness, rye contributes spice and structure, and malted barley adds toasted grain and malt character. After sixteen years in oak, these elements develop into a highly concentrated mature bourbon profile.

Two 2007 Production Lots

Brown-Forman selected the 63 barrels for the 2024 release from two production dates: July 19, 2007 and November 15, 2007.

Those barrels matured in Warehouses G and J at Brown-Forman Distillery. Brown-Forman intentionally highlighted how different production dates and warehouse positions can create meaningful variations between barrels produced within the same year.

Only 63 Barrels Selected for 2024

Only 63 individual barrels were selected for the entire 2024 King of Kentucky release. Together, they produced approximately 5,100 bottles.

Unlike a conventional batched bourbon, each King of Kentucky barrel was bottled separately. Therefore, individual proofs, yields, warehouse positions, and flavor profiles vary throughout the release.

Hand-Finished Collector Presentation

Every King of Kentucky bottle receives a highly detailed collector presentation. Bottles are individually filled, wax-dipped, and numbered by hand.

The presentation records information such as age, proof, warehouse location, barrel number, serial information, and bottle number. The whiskey is accompanied by its distinctive King of Kentucky presentation canister.

Why Collectors Want Barrel #46

2024 King of Kentucky 16 Year Single Barrel #46 combines several characteristics sought by serious bourbon collectors: substantial age, natural barrel proof, true single-barrel production, extremely small barrel yield, vintage identity, and Brown-Forman provenance.

Barrel #46 is particularly notable because it reached 134.1 proof while producing only 57 bottles. This bottle is individually numbered 17 of 57.

The 2024 edition was also only the seventh modern King of Kentucky release since Brown-Forman revived the historic brand in 2018.

This bottle is especially relevant for collectors searching for King of Kentucky Barrel #46, 2024 King of Kentucky, 134.1 proof bourbon, King of Kentucky 16 Year, Warehouse G bourbon, rare Brown-Forman whiskey, high-proof single-barrel bourbon, and collectible Kentucky whiskey.

King of Kentucky History

The King of Kentucky brand was originally established in 1881 as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Brown-Forman later acquired the brand, and it eventually became a blended whiskey before being discontinued in the twentieth century.

Brown-Forman revived King of Kentucky in 2018 as an ultra-premium limited bourbon program dedicated to showcasing exceptional mature single barrels from its whiskey inventory.

Serving Recommendation

Serve neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass. At 134.1 proof, allow the bourbon to rest for several minutes before tasting.

A few drops of water may reveal additional chocolate, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, and oak while reducing some of the intensity of the natural barrel proof.

Food Pairing

Pair with dark chocolate, roasted pecans, smoked meats, aged cheddar, caramel desserts, dried fruit, or enjoy slowly on its own.

Buyer Note

Because this is an ultra-limited vintage single-barrel bourbon, buyers should review the barrel number, bottle number, proof, wax seal, label condition, fill level, presentation canister, and overall condition before purchase.