Peerless Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | ~54.5% ABV (~109 Proof) | 750‚ÄØmL
Process & Profile
Peerless Small Batch is crafted entirely in-house at Kentucky Peerless Distilling in Louisville. Distilled from a sweet mash and non-chill filtered, it’s bottled at barrel proof (around 107–111 % ABV depending on batch) making it a high-proof, expression of their own grains-to-bottle process.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Bright citrus zest, honeysuckle, cedar, caramel, chocolate-covered cherry, and toasted pecans
Palate: Sweet oak, brown sugar, cinnamon spice, dry cocoa, leather, tobacco, pine, and forest floor earthiness
Finish: Medium-long, spicy and nutty with lingering tobacco, oak polish, cinnamon, honey, and fruit notes
What Makes It Special
Crafted grain-to-bottle in-house: sweet mash, barrel-proof, non-chill filtered
Bottled at a robust proof (~109), delivering full flavor intensity
Aged around 4 years; reviewers note it drinks older
Awarded a Gold Medal (90 points) at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Limited small-batch runs that excite enthusiasts and collectors
How to Enjoy
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to soften high proof and reveal deeper flavors. Also shines in bold cocktails like a high-proof Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV/proof? Around 54.5% ABV (~109 proof).
How is it aged? Approximately 4 years in new charred oak.
Is it chill filtered? No—non-chill filtered to retain texture.
Is it barrel proof? Yes—bottled at barrel entry proof with no dilution.
Have critics recognized it? Yes—won Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
