Town Branch 7 Year Kentucky Single Malt (Updated 2025 Review)

A little background

Town Branch 7 Year Kentucky Single Malt is produced from a mash bill of 100% malted barley and aged for a minimum of seven years in used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale barrels. Bottled at 87 proof and non-chill filtered, it carries an MSRP of $38. We originally reviewed this whiskey in 2020, and this updated review revisits the expression as it stands today. You can read our previous review here. As part of one of the oldest Kentucky single malt programs in existence, it continues to reflect the distillery’s long-running commitment to malt whiskey production in the Commonwealth.

Town Branch Distillery is part of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., a family-owned operation with roots that trace back to the 1890s. Revived in 1999 by Pearse Lyons, the brewery and distillery have grown into a dual-craft enterprise that honors traditional brewing and distilling practices while continuing to innovate. With copper pot stills imported from Scotland and a history of integrating bourbon barrel aging into both beer and spirits, Town Branch has established a portfolio that includes malt, bourbon, rye, and specialty releases.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Straw

Nose

Malt cereal grain, brown sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and orange citrus.

Palate

Malt, toffee, orange citrus, nutmeg, molasses, honey, and oak.

Finish

Baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove), malt, raisins, and light oak.

In closing

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