{"product_id":"kentucky-owl-aged-11-years-batch-no-1-2017-straight-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"Kentucky Owl Aged 11 Years Batch No. 1 Straight Rye Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eKentucky Owl Aged 11 Years Batch No. 1 Straight Rye Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a legendary, highly limited rye that helped reignite enthusiasm for premium American rye whiskey. Aged for 11 years and released as the inaugural batch in the revived Kentucky Owl rye lineup, Batch No. 1 is celebrated for its exceptional balance of bold spice and mature oak depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eRich, structured, and beautifully integrated, this 11-year straight rye reveals notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"912\"\u003ecracked black pepper, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, dried fruit, dark chocolate, and subtle herbal undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a dense, full-bodied mouthfeel. Extended barrel aging softens the spice while preserving vibrancy, resulting in a long, warming finish layered with sweet heat and polished oak. Highly collectible and increasingly rare, Batch No. 1 remains one of the most respected rye releases of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice, vanilla, caramel, light oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black pepper, cinnamon, dried fruit, dark chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, bold, and warming with lingering oak and sweet spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e• Is this a straight rye whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eYes — it meets all requirements for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eStraight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e• Is 11 years considered well-aged for rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eYes — 11 years provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003esignificant depth and oak integration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e• Is this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eYes — Batch No. 1 was produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003every limited quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e• Is it collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eAbsolutely — early Kentucky Owl rye batches are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003ehighly sought after by collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e• Is it good for sipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eBest enjoyed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e to appreciate its full maturity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e• What is the ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eTypically bottled around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e110 proof (55% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kentucky Owl Bourbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42185681764455,"sku":null,"price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Kentucky_Owl_Aged_11_Years_Batch_No._1_Straight_Rye_Whiskey_750mL.webp?v=1771006152","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/kentucky-owl-aged-11-years-batch-no-1-2017-straight-rye-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}