J.W. Rutledge Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength is a bold, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon reviving a brand dating to 1888, crafted at cask strength under Master Distiller Jim Rutledge.
Known as "Double-Rich," this Summer 2024 release honors the heritage of the Cream of Kentucky brand — popularized in the early 20th century and once promoted with Norman Rockwell artwork, later a symbol of premium American whiskey under the Schenley Company. The cask-strength edition intensifies the brand's signature double-rich flavor, delivering a powerful, full-bodied, unfiltered bourbon under Jim Rutledge's oversight.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Honeyed fruit, caramel, and toasted oak at full strength.
Palate: Rich and concentrated, with dark caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and oak.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering sweetness and cask-strength intensity.
Specifications
Producer: J.W. Rutledge (Master Distiller Jim Rutledge)
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Cask Strength, Cream of Kentucky)
Release: Summer 2024
Region: Kentucky, USA
Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength?
It is the cask-strength, unfiltered expression of the revived Cream of Kentucky bourbon, crafted under Master Distiller Jim Rutledge.
How is it different from the Small Batch?
It is bottled at full cask strength and unfiltered, intensifying the brand's "Double-Rich" profile, versus the 100-proof Small Batch.
Who makes it?
It is produced under J.W. Rutledge with longtime Master Distiller Jim Rutledge.
