{"id":80166,"date":"2024-01-23T09:19:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liquoroneinc.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=80166"},"modified":"2026-06-24T13:07:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:07:38","slug":"wathens-barrel-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/liquoroneinc.com\/index.php\/product\/wathens-barrel-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey\/","title":{"rendered":"Wathen&#8217;s Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product attribute description readmore\">\n<div class=\"value\">\n<h2 class=\"story-subtitle\">About Wathen&#8217;s Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/h2>\n<p>                        Wathen&#8217;s Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a mash of corn, rye, and malted barley. After the grains have been harvested, they are milled and mashed before being fermented with an eight-generation old yeast strain (the unique strain of Medley Family yeast has been inherited by each generation of Medley&#8217;s since the 19th century, and remains a closely-guarded family secret). Following fermentation, the wash is distilled through a copper-pot still before being aged in new, charred American oak casks under the Kentucky sun.<\/p>\n<p>This barrel proof Wathen\u2019s expression is a limited release, with only 25 barrels being produced. Each expression varies in proofs ranging from 109.6 to 118.6. This complex bourbon has compelling sweet and savory notes. <\/p>\n<p>Pick up your bottle today!                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"caskers-brand-info\">\n<h2 class=\"story-subtitle\">About Wathen&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<p>                                            Situated along the banks of the Ohio River in Owensboro, Kentucky, the Medley Distilling Company is stewarded by Charles and Sam Medley, a father-and-son team who represent the seventh and eighth generation master distillers in their family. The Medley&#8217;s roots run back to the birth of Kentucky bourbon; while Reverend Elijah Craig is usually credited with producing the first bourbon whiskey at his mill in Lebanon in 1789, the Medley&#8217;s ancestors were distilling whiskey prior to that time in the adjacent county in Kentucky. In fact, except during the thirteen years during which distillation was outlawed in the United States, a member of the Medley family has been operating a distillery continuously since 1812.<\/p>\n<p>Following the repeal of Pr ohibition in 1933, Thomas Aquinas Medley began distillation and maturation of a new bourbon in honor of his family&#8217;s rich history. Thomas died shortly thereafter, but the Medley Distilling Company continued to produce Kentucky bourbon for the next five decades. Today, under the tutelage of Charles and Samuel Medley, the distillery continues to distill bourbon using the same recipes and techniques that the previous generations of Medleys perfected decades ago.                                        <\/p>\n<div class=\"brand-link\">\n                                                Explore all Wathen&#8217;s bottles &gt;&gt;\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"caskers-spirit-type-info\">\n<h2 class=\"story-subtitle\">About Bourbon<\/h2>\n<p>There are not many things more American than bourbon, and although most of it is produced in Kentucky, it can be produced all over the USA.<br \/>It must be made with at least 51% corn and bottled at 40% ABV or higher. So why not give this American classic a try?<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Check out our impressive selection of bourbons, find your new favorite in Top 10 bourbons, or explore our treasury of rare &amp; hard to find bourbons.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"has-line action-read-more\"><br \/>\n                    <span data-alternate=\"Read Less\">Read More<\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"product attribute tasting-note\">\n<div class=\"value\">Complex savory sweet on the nose. The palate is balanced with nutty flavors, fruit, spices and woody notes. 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