Kentucky Artisan Distillery (KAD) released two additions to its Artisan Series: KAD High Rye Bourbon and KAD Four Grain Bourbon, both Bottled in Bond.
“Kentucky Artisan Distillery blends old-world craft with modern production facilities to produce some of the finest whiskeys on the market,” said Master Distiller Jade Peterson. “We released our Artisan Series a year ago, and the response has been so strong that we knew it was time to add to the portfolio. These Bottled-in-Bond expressions are infused with the quality and authenticity that are the hallmarks of Kentucky Artisan Distillery.
KAD High Rye Bourbon is a 4-year blend that celebrates the rye – a little spicy, mellowed by warmth from the other grains, with a clean, dry finish highlighted by a subtle hint of caramel. KAD Four Grain Bourbon, also aged for 4 years, offers a delicious blend of milk chocolate and fresh bread on the nose, balanced by all four grains on the palate and a clean finish with a lingering sweetness.
Like the other bottles in the Artisan Series, KAD High Rye and Four Grain bourbons are crafted from grains harvested from fields just a mile away and under the care of Peterson’s team, have undergone the process of milling, mashing, distilling, aging, and bottling on site.
KAD High Rye Bourbon (Aged 4 years) Mash Bill: 60% Corn/36% Rye/4% Malted Barley – 100 Proof SRP: $49.99
Tasting Notes:
- Nose
Fresh rye spice leads with subtle floral notes and warm baking spice. Hints of orange peel and light caramel follow, with clean grain character out front and oak firmly in the background. - Palate
Structured but not heavy. Rye spice arrives first, giving way to sweet corn, toasted grain, and soft toffee. Well-integrated warmth without drying the palate. - Finish
Dry and clean, spice-driven with a gentle caramel note. Minimal oak presence, allowing grain and spice to carry through.
KAD Four Grain Bourbon (Aged 4 years) Mash Bill: 67% Corn/12.5% Rye/12.5% Wheat/8% Malted Barley – 100 Proof SRP: $49.99
Tasting Notes:
- Nose
Soft and approachable with honey, milk chocolate, vanilla cream, and fresh bread. Grain notes dominate, with oak remaining subtle and supportive. - Palate
Balanced and rounded. Sweet corn and wheat provide softness, rye adds light spice, and malted barley brings depth. Flavors lean toward caramel, vanilla, and cereal grain rather than wood. - Finish
Medium and clean, with lingering sweetness and a touch of gentle spice. No heavy tannins or drying oak.