Boone County 16 Year Cask Strength Jeff Ruby's Pick

16 years. Cask strength. Single barrel. Boone County Distilling 16 Year Cask Strength — Jeff Ruby's Pick, a personal barrel selection by the Cincinnati restaurateur and bourbon enthusiast from Boone County's ultra-aged Indiana straight bourbon inventory.

Boone County Distilling Company is located in Burlington, Kentucky — in Boone County, Kentucky's northernmost county bordering Cincinnati, Ohio. Their extended age program produces some of the most mature Kentucky-adjacent bourbon available from an independent distillery, with the 16 Year expression occupying the apex of the lineup.

Jeff Ruby's Pick is a single barrel selection — Jeff Ruby personally chose this specific barrel from Boone County's 16-year inventory, making it both a distillery rarity and a named selector provenance piece. At 16 years and cask strength, this is one of the most age-forward and concentrated expressions available from any independent Kentucky/Indiana bourbon producer.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep caramel, dried fruit, leather, and warm oak — 16-year cask strength character.
• Palate: Rich and concentrated at full cask strength — dark fruit, oak, and warm spice.
• Finish: Long and warming — the 16-year maturity through a deeply satisfying close.

Specs

• Distillery: Boone County Distilling Co., Burlington, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength
• Age: 16 years
• Selector: Jeff Ruby
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Jeff Ruby and why does his pick matter? Jeff Ruby is a celebrated Cincinnati restaurateur and devoted bourbon collector known for his discerning single barrel selections across multiple distilleries. A Jeff Ruby Pick carries the credibility of one of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region's most respected bourbon palates.
• How does the 16 Year compare to Boone County's other expressions? The 16 Year Cask Strength is the apex of the Boone County lineup — their most aged and most concentrated expression, substantially older than their standard offerings.
• Is the Boone County 16 Year Jeff Ruby's Pick still available? Yes — one bottle in current stock.