Kentucky Senator Bourbon  (Release #6) John Edwards 7.5 Year

A little background

The John Edwards Release is the sixth small-batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Kentucky Senator Bourbon, continuing its tradition of honoring distinguished statesmen. This limited-edition offering, aged for seven and a half years and bottled at 107 proof, has a suggested retail price of $119.99 per 750mL bottle. Distilled and aged in Kentucky, this batch features a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley.

Named after John Edwards, Kentucky’s second-ever U.S. Senator and a resident of Bourbon County, this exclusive release continues the brand’s legacy of honoring distinguished statesmen. Born in 1748 in Virginia, John Edwards moved to what is now Bourbon County, Kentucky, in 1780, establishing himself as a plantation owner and militia leader. He played a vital role in Kentucky’s separation from Virginia, serving on the 1788 commission that defined its borders, and became one of Kentucky’s first two U.S. Senators upon statehood in 1792. His influence extended to shaping the Commonwealth’s governance and notable acts, such as arranging for the freedom of an enslaved woman and providing for her children in his will. Approximately 2,000 bottles of this release will be available.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Banana, cherry, orange, clove, marshmallow, brown sugar, cookie dough, and clove.

Palate

Cherry, strawberry, brown sugar, key lime pie, Skippy’s peanut butter, caramel, and cinnamon.

Finish

Strawberry, brown sugar, peaches, cinnamon, caramel, and Biscoff cookie butter.

In closing

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.