King Of Kentucky 17 Year Old Bourbon 2025 Release Single Barrel #1 125.7 Proof is an exceptionally rare expression from Brown-Forman — the first single barrel (#1) from the inaugural 2025 17-Year release, bottled at 125.7 proof (62.85% ABV) with only 58 bottles produced from Warehouse G 1 (bottle #43 of 58). The King of Kentucky program releases very limited single barrels from select Brown-Forman warehouses each year, with the 17-Year designation being the oldest and rarest age statement in the series. Only Warehouse G barrels qualified for the 2025 17-Year release, and with just 58 total bottles from Barrel #1, this is one of the smallest-yield King of Kentucky releases on record.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Deep toasted oak, dark caramel, leather, dried cherry, tobacco, vanilla — 17 years of Kentucky barrel aging on full display
- Palate: Concentrated and complex — toffee, charred wood, dark chocolate, dried fruit, warm baking spice, substantial body
- Finish: Very long, drying, oak-dominant with lingering sweetness and warmth
Product Details
| Type | Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|
| Producer | Brown-Forman Distilleries, Louisville, KY |
| Series | King of Kentucky — 2025 Release |
| Barrel | #1 — Warehouse G 1 |
| Age | 17 Years |
| Proof | 125.7 (62.85% ABV) |
| Bottles Produced | 58 total; this bottle is #43 |
| Size | 750ml |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 17-Year compare to other King of Kentucky releases?
The King of Kentucky annual releases have ranged from 14 to 18 years across different years. The 17-Year 2025 release is among the oldest age statements in the series' recent history, occupying the same rarefied tier as the 18-Year releases. Only certain G warehouse barrels reached the necessary quality threshold for this expression.
What does "Barrel #1" mean for this release?
Barrel #1 is the first-numbered barrel in the 2025 17-Year single barrel release series — the barrels are individually numbered, and #1 is typically the first barrel selected and bottled. Each barrel in the series has its own proof and bottle count; #1 at 125.7 proof yielded only 58 bottles total.
Why is the 58-bottle yield significant?
Fifty-eight bottles is an extremely small outturn for any bourbon release — most King of Kentucky barrels yield 50–120 bottles depending on the angel's share over the aging period. At 17 years, evaporation has been considerable, concentrating the remaining spirit and making each bottle from this barrel exceptionally scarce.
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