2024 King of Kentucky 16 Year Single Barrel 129.6 Proof | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 750ml

2024 King of Kentucky 16 Year Single Barrel 129.6 Proof

2024 King of Kentucky 16 Year Single Barrel 129.6 Proof 750ml is an exceptionally limited Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Brown-Forman. Aged for 16 years and bottled at natural barrel strength, this collectible bourbon represents the seventh modern release of the historic King of Kentucky brand.

This exact bottle is bottled at 129.6 proof / 64.8% ABV, is non-chill filtered, and is individually numbered Bottle No. 82 of only 103. Because King of Kentucky is a true single-barrel bourbon, every barrel develops its own proof, yield, maturation character, aroma, and flavor profile.

For the 2024 release, Brown-Forman selected only 63 individual barrels. Approximately 5,100 bottles were produced across the entire release, making King of Kentucky one of Brown-Forman’s most allocated annual bourbons.

2024 King of Kentucky 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
• Age Statement: 16 Years
• Proof: 129.6 Proof
• ABV: 64.8%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottle Number: 82 of 103
• Barrel Yield: 103 Bottles
• Mash Bill: 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
• Production Year: 2007
• 2024 Production Dates: July 19, 2007 and November 15, 2007
• Release Warehouses: G and J
• Total 2024 Barrels: 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

2024 King of Kentucky Tasting Profile

Because King of Kentucky is bottled one barrel at a time, exact tasting notes vary from barrel to barrel. The official 2024 release profile centers around chocolate, coconut, vanilla, caramelized fruit, mature oak, malt, and wood spice.

Nose

Rich chocolate-covered coconut, vanilla bean, caramel, caramelized fruit, mature oak, and a subtle malt character.

Palate

Deep and full-bodied with dark chocolate, old oak, sweet coconut, rich vanilla, malt, caramelized sweetness, and warming wood spice.

Finish

Long and mature with lingering oak, chocolate, vanilla, coconut, caramel, spice, and concentrated barrel-strength warmth.

129.6 Proof Barrel Strength Bourbon

This bottle is presented at 129.6 proof / 64.8% ABV. Brown-Forman does not reduce every King of Kentucky barrel to one standardized strength. Instead, each selected barrel is bottled independently at its own natural proof.

This makes the exact proof an important identifier for collectors comparing different King of Kentucky bottles from the same release year.

Bottle No. 82 of Only 103

This specific bottle is hand-numbered 82 of 103. Its individual barrel yielded only 103 bottles after sixteen years of maturation.

Long-aged bourbon loses substantial volume through evaporation. Therefore, individual King of Kentucky barrels can produce significantly different bottle counts after more than a decade in Kentucky warehouses.

The combination of 2024 Release, 16 Years, 129.6 Proof, 64.8% ABV, and Bottle No. 82 of 103 gives this bottle highly specific collector provenance.

16 Years of Kentucky Maturation

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

At sixteen years, careful barrel selection becomes especially important because excessive oak can overwhelm the bourbon. Brown-Forman selected individual barrels that maintained the depth, concentration, and balance expected from King of Kentucky.

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 rich bourbon sweetness. Rye contributes spice and structure, while malted barley adds toasted grain and malt character. Sixteen years of barrel maturation adds deeper oak, chocolate, vanilla, fruit, and spice complexity.

Two 2007 Production Dates

The barrels selected for the 2024 release came from two production dates: July 19, 2007 and November 15, 2007.

All 63 barrels matured in Warehouses G and J at Brown-Forman Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky.

Differences in production date, warehouse location, temperature exposure, and evaporation can cause barrels produced from the same recipe to develop noticeably different final proofs and flavor profiles.

Only 63 Barrels Selected for 2024

Brown-Forman selected only 63 barrels for the entire 2024 King of Kentucky release. Together, those barrels produced approximately 5,100 bottles.

Rather than combining those barrels into one uniform batch, Brown-Forman bottled each barrel separately. Therefore, proof, bottle yield, flavor, and maturation character vary throughout the 2024 release.

Hand-Finished Collector Presentation

King of Kentucky bottles are designed to preserve individual barrel provenance. Each bottle is filled, wax-dipped, and numbered by hand.

The presentation provides detailed information such as age, proof, warehouse location, lot information, barrel number, and individual bottle number. Each bottle is accompanied by the distinctive King of Kentucky presentation canister.

Why Collectors Want 2024 King of Kentucky

2024 King of Kentucky 16 Year Single Barrel 129.6 Proof combines several characteristics sought by serious bourbon collectors: substantial age, natural barrel strength, true single-barrel production, limited annual availability, hand-numbered provenance, and Brown-Forman pedigree.

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

This particular bottle adds further specificity with its 129.6 proof, 64.8% ABV, and Bottle No. 82 of only 103.

It is particularly relevant for collectors searching for 2024 King of Kentucky, King of Kentucky 16 Year, 129.6 proof bourbon, rare Brown-Forman whiskey, single-barrel Kentucky bourbon, high-proof bourbon, and collectible American whiskey.

King of Kentucky History

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

Brown-Forman acquired the brand in 1936. It was later converted to a blended whiskey before being discontinued in 1968.

Brown-Forman revived King of Kentucky in 2018 as an ultra-premium limited bourbon program designed to showcase rare mature barrels from the company’s whiskey inventory.

Serving Recommendation

Serve neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass. At 129.6 proof, allow the bourbon to rest for several minutes before tasting.

A few drops of water may reveal additional caramel, vanilla, chocolate, fruit, coconut, and spice while softening some of the barrel-strength intensity.

Food Pairing

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

Buyer Note

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