Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 48%

The core expression's complex mash bill gains an extra layer of fruit from the Cabernet Sauvignon cask.

Expert description

Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the core expression finished in Cabernet Sauvignon casks, bottled at 48%. Daviess County in Kentucky has roots in bourbon history dating back to the Daviess County Distilling Company of 1874, which helped pave the way for nearly 20 large distilleries in the area around the turn of the century. Lux Row Distillers revived the name as an ultra-premium bourbon line honouring this tradition. The series is unusual in blending both wheated and rye-based bourbons in the same bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers red berries, caramel and a wine-driven sweetness.

Palate

The palate is fruity and full with berries, caramel and spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, sweet and lightly wine-toned.

Specifications

Name: Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon casks

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Full-bodied · Wine-toned

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Frequently asked questions about Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

What's the story behind Daviess County?

The name comes from the Daviess County Distilling Company of 1874, part of Kentucky's early bourbon history, revived by Lux Row Distillers as an ultra-premium series.

What makes the Daviess County mash bill unusual?

The series blends bourbon made from both wheat and rye in the same bottle, giving a more complex profile than a typical single-mash-bill bourbon.

How is Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey best served?

Neat or with a few drops of water to fully open up the aromas.

What does the Cabernet Sauvignon cask add to the whiskey?

The cask adds fruit, berry notes and a wine-like sweetness that layers on top of the base, complex mash bill profile.

Is Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 48% a good gift idea?

Yes, Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 48% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

How would you sum up the flavour profile of Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 48%?

In short: Fruity · Sweet · Full-bodied · Wine-toned.