Cream of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon (Jim Rutledge) 750mL

J.W. Rutledge Cream of Kentucky Small Batch is a 100-proof Kentucky straight bourbon reviving a historic label first introduced in 1888, crafted under longtime Master Distiller Jim Rutledge.

The Cream of Kentucky brand dates to 1888, became closely associated with Schenley after Prohibition, and was famously promoted with artwork by Norman Rockwell. Today it has been revived under J.W. Rutledge, with Jim Rutledge guiding its return. This small batch release is built around the brand's historic "Double-Rich" flavor promise — a smooth, full-bodied bourbon of fruit, sweetness, oak, and spice, bottled at 100 proof for structure without overwhelming its softer fruit and dessert notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Honeyed pome fruits and orange blossom.
Palate: Crème brûlée and soft vanilla sweetness, with banana, Honeycrisp apple, caramel, and toasted oak.
Finish: Smooth and rounded, with lingering honeyed sweetness, baking spice, and soft oak.

Specifications

Producer: J.W. Rutledge (Master Distiller Jim Rutledge)
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Small Batch, Cream of Kentucky)
ABV: 50% (100 proof)
Region: Kentucky, USA
Size: 750mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cream of Kentucky Small Batch?
It is a 100-proof Kentucky straight bourbon reviving the historic Cream of Kentucky brand (first introduced in 1888) under J.W. Rutledge and Master Distiller Jim Rutledge.

What proof is it?
50% ABV (100 proof).

What does it taste like?
Honeyed pome fruit, orange blossom, crème brûlée, banana, apple, caramel, oak, and honey — the brand's signature "Double-Rich" profile.