Kings County Barrel Strength Peated Bourbon

Smoke Meets Oak in Brooklyn's Most Ambitious Bourbon

Kings County Distillery — New York City's oldest operating whiskey distillery since Prohibition — has built its reputation on uncompromising craft and narrow cuts on traditional pot stills, producing whiskeys with exceptional viscosity and heft. This Barrel Strength Peated Bourbon is the first batched barrel strength release of their peated mashbill, blending barrels aged 5–8 years — making it also the oldest batched release in the Kings County lineup. Peated bourbon is a rare and genuinely distinctive category, and this expression argues convincingly for its place in the American whiskey canon.

Over time, oak has a moderating effect on peat's intensity, morphing the smoke from bold BBQ sweetness into a lighter, earthier, more refined presence. The result is a bourbon where smoke and oak dance throughout — neither dominating, both essential.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Earthy peat smoke, toasted oak, caramel, and a subtle sweetness that balances the smoke beautifully
• Palate: Rich and viscous — the hallmark of Kings County's pot still process — with layers of dark fruit, baking spice, charred wood, and a refined smoky character that builds without overwhelming
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, earthen smoke, and a clean, satisfying close

Specs

• Distillery: Kings County Distillery, Brooklyn, New York
• Style: Barrel Strength Peated Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: Blend of 5–8 year barrels
• ABV: Barrel strength (varies by batch)
• Size: 750ml

A landmark release from one of America's most important craft distilleries.