Boone County 12 Year 110.52 Proof (Proof Is In The Puddin') Barrel B0575

Boone County 12 Year 110.52 Proof "Proof Is In The Puddin'" Barrel B0575 is a named single barrel private selection from Boone County Distilling Co. in Independence, KY — a distillery with roots going back to 1833, revived in 2015 under the motto "Made by Ghosts." The "Proof Is In The Puddin'" name is the buyer's designation for this specific barrel pick, reflecting the tradition of named store selections that give each release its own personality. Bottled at 110.52 proof directly from the barrel without dilution or chill filtration, this is the most approachable proof in Wooden Cork's Boone County single barrel lineup — lower heat, more accessible entry, and the same 12-year MGP-sourced depth underneath.

The MGP mashbill (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley) at 12 years develops the characteristic high-rye Lawrenceburg profile: caramel, toasted oak, dried fruit, and rye spice in a dense, oily package. At 110.52 proof, Barrel B0575 is more immediately approachable than some of the hotter siblings in the series, while still delivering the structure that 12 years in barrel provides.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, dried fruit, warm baking spice
• Palate: Toffee, cinnamon, charred oak, rye pepper — dense and well-structured, more accessible than higher-proof siblings
• Finish: Long and warm with lingering sweet oak, rye spice, and a satisfying fade

Product Details

How to Drink It

• Neat: At 110.52 proof this is the most approachable of the Boone County cask strength singles — a good starting point before tackling the higher-proof barrels.
• Drop of water: Opens the dried fruit and vanilla character without sacrificing structure.
• Side by side: Compare with B0515 (114.66) or BO513 (114.26) to appreciate how barrel-by-barrel variation shapes the same mashbill at similar age.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Proof Is In The Puddin'" mean on this barrel?

It's the named designation given to Barrel B0575 by the selecting retailer — a nod to the idea that the proof itself tells the story. Named Boone County single barrel picks are specific to their barrel and selector; once the barrel is empty, that designation is retired.

How does B0575 compare to other Boone County 12-year singles?

At 110.52 proof, B0575 is notably lower than Wooden Cork's other Boone County 12-year barrels (B0515 at 114.66 and BO513 at 114.26). Lower barrel-exit proof generally means slightly more time on the wood or different warehouse positioning. The flavor profile shares the same MGP high-rye foundation but the lower heat makes it more immediately drinkable neat.

Is Boone County bourbon MGP sourced?

The older age-stated single barrel expressions like this 12 Year were sourced from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Mashbill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley. The spirit was aged and finished under Boone County's single barrel program.