A Little Background

Kentucky Senator Bourbon stands out with its genuine fusion of rich history and unwavering dedication to offering the most exceptional Kentucky Bourbon whiskey. The roots of the Kentucky Senator brand trace back to its original distillation and bottling at Crigler & Crigler in Covington, Kentucky, and later at Double Springs Distillers, Inc. in Bardstown.

Today, the brand’s revival is spearheaded by Andre Regard and Damon Thayer, who are passionately committed to rejuvenating this classic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to its former glory. With their individual and distinctive backgrounds in the world of Bourbon, they bring a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to the management team.

The 4th Batch of Kentucky Senator hit the shelves in the summer of 2023 and is named after U.S. Senator John Sherman Cooper of Somerset in Pulaski County. Kentucky Senator Spirits will distribute approximately 1,000 bottles of this 2023 limited edition small batch Bourbon, to be sold with a suggested retail price of $135 USD.

Mashbill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Location: Undisclosed Kentucky Distillery
Age: 8 Years
Proof / ABV: 107 / 53.5%
Retail Price: $135 USD

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Gold

Nose

Classic bourbon nose. Fruity. Cherry, lime, vanilla, cola, caramel, and oak.

Palate

Bananas, juicy orange, lime, dried cherry, light cinnamon, vanilla, pecan, and caramel.

Finish

Medium/long. Cherry, lingering cinnamon, white pepper, banana, vanilla, and oak.

In closing

Kentucky Senator Batch 4 utilized the same mash bill as both Batch 2 and Batch 3. With each of the three batches getting progressively older, the quality has progressed as well. Batch 4 is a very well-integrated classic Bourbon with nice sweetness and good balance of fruit, spice, and age throughout. Although a bit pricey at $135 USD, Kentucky Senator Batch 4 is a very solid pour and a fantastic tasting experience.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Kentucky Senator Spirits LLC. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.