Stanhope Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Stanhope Kentucky Straight Bourbon is produced at Owensboro Distilling Company in Owensboro, Kentucky, in partnership with Glasgow-based Artisan Spirits. The brand's identity reflects a unique blend of Scottish heritage and American craftsmanship, embodied in its tagline, "Born in Scotland, Crafted in the USA." The bourbon is made from a mash bill of 70% Kentucky-grown corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley, and matured in new American white oak barrels with a No. 4 alligator char. Bottled at 44.8% ABV (89.6 proof), the whiskey is designed to showcase both the sweetness of corn and the spice of rye while retaining a rich oak structure.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromas of caramelized pineapple, raisins, charred oak, vanilla, toasted nuts, leather, blossom honey, and subtle floral notes rise from the glass with impressive depth.

Palate: Rich and layered with notes of tropical fruit, pear, burnt sugar, vanilla cream, maple sweetness, black pepper, caramel, and warming baking spice balanced by a smooth, velvety texture.

Finish: Long and warming with lingering toasted oak, maple, gentle smoke, spice, honeyed sweetness, and a touch of dry wood character