Casks and ageing vessels
charred oak barrels (Char #5)
charred oak barrels (Char #6)
Brand
Kentucky Owl
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Kentucky Owl.
Kentucky Owl is a historic bourbon and rye whiskey brand founded in Kentucky, relaunched in the 21st century as a producer of blends and limited-edition releases; it belongs to the SPI/Stoli Group portfolio.
whisky
craft bourbon
limited edition bourbon
rye whiskey
brand/assembler (sourced bourbon)
Producer range
Producer range Kentucky Owl
Spirit categories
whisky
craft bourbon
limited edition bourbon
rye whiskey
brand/assembler (sourced bourbon)
Representative products
Whisky Confiscated 70cl - Kentucky Owl
Whisky Japan Takumi Edition 70cl - Kentucky Owl
Whisky Straight Bourbon Batch 12 70cl - Kentucky Owl
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Blend and assembly of whiskeys sourced from Kentucky producers; releases are typically blends of components of different ages chosen and combined by the master blender prior to bottling (labels and materials often indicate 'bottled in Bardstown' and references to blends of multiple vintages).
Ageing
Aging in charred oak barrels; releases are often blends of components of different ages (batch notes mention use of high-char barrels and mixed compositions).
Producer history Kentucky Owl
Kentucky Owl was founded by Charles Mortimer Dedman in 1879 and operated until events that led to the confiscation of pre-Prohibition stocks. The brand was reintroduced to the modern market by a descendant (Dixon Dedman) and began issuing new releases from the 2010s; the brand rights were acquired by SPI (Stoli Group) in 2017. In recent years the range has expanded with numbered batches, special editions and international collaborations, and plans have been announced for the promotional and production project "Kentucky Owl Park" in the Bardstown area (Kentucky).
Production philosophy
To reassess and modernize a historical tradition: the brand aims to celebrate the past through blends curated by the master blender, favoring limited-edition bottles and releases that emphasize bold flavors and complex profiles.
Territory
Bardstown / Kentucky, United States (an area known as the center of bourbon production in the USA).
Awards and recognitions
Double Gold and Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (reported on the official site as 2022 awards).
Kentucky Owl
This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.
On this page you can discover the producer, understand its main categories and browse the products currently available for purchase.
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