Boone County 12 Year Cask Strength Bourbon BO578 120.96 Proof Distillery Collection

Boone County 12 Year Cask Strength Bourbon BO578 120.96 Proof Distillery Collection is a single barrel release from Boone County Distilling Co. in Independence, Kentucky — released through the distillery's own Distillery Collection program rather than via external retailer picks. The Distillery Collection represents Boone County's curated in-house barrel selections, offered directly through the distillery's own channels. BO578 at 120.96 proof (60.48% ABV) is a 12-year MGP-sourced bourbon (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley), bottled at cask strength without chill filtration.

Distillery Collection releases from Boone County carry a specific kind of collector significance: they're selected and bottled by the distillery itself, without the intermediary of a retail store pick. This means BO578 represents Boone County's own judgment of what a premium single barrel from their program looks like — a direct statement from the distillery rather than a third-party curation.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, dried cherry — bold at this proof level
• Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated — toffee, brown sugar, charred barrel, rye pepper, rich mouthfeel
• Finish: Long, drying, oak-forward with lingering sweetness and barrel warmth

Product Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Boone County Distillery Collection?

The Distillery Collection is Boone County's own in-house single barrel program — barrels selected and bottled by the distillery itself, distributed through distillery channels rather than retail store pick programs. This distinguishes them from the Ghost Collection (premium label for select barrels) and retailer picks, positioning Distillery Collection releases as direct distillery expressions.

How does BO578 compare to Ghost Collection releases?

Both Ghost Collection and Distillery Collection releases draw from the same 12-year MGP-sourced barrels. At 120.96 proof, BO578 overlaps with mid-range Ghost Collection proof points. The primary distinction is the channel: Ghost Collection barrels are typically the highest-scoring individual barrels elevated to premium status; Distillery Collection barrels are premium in their own right but distributed through the distillery's own program.

Is this bourbon MGP sourced?

Yes. Boone County's 12-year single barrel program draws from MGP Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley). Boone County curates, selects, and bottles these barrels under their single barrel programs.