Calumet Farm 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Product Description

Calumet Farm 12 Year: A Tribute to Horse Country Tradition

Calumet Farm Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a tribute to the achievements of Calumet Farm, one of the most prestigious and legendary Thoroughbred racing farms in history. Distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky, the heart of both bourbon and horse country, the 12 Year expression carries that legacy into an exceptionally smooth, mature bourbon crafted for serious enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate real age on the label.

Calumet Farm 12 Year is painstakingly crafted from extremely small batches of just 19 barrels, all aged in a single, center-cut rack from the ideal maturation location within the rickhouse. Built from a traditional bourbon mash bill of 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley, twelve years in Kentucky rickhouses allows this bourbon to develop deeper oak influence, richer caramel notes, and a more structured finish than younger, more common bourbons on the shelf. Unlike bourbons that lean heavily on sweetness alone, the 12 Year delivers real maturity and complexity, a traditional Kentucky profile that rewards slow, patient sipping. It's bottled non-chill filtered for added depth of character and color.

For bourbon drinkers looking to step into older, age-stated Kentucky whiskey without entering ultra-premium pricing territory, Calumet Farm 12 Year represents one of the stronger values in extended-age bourbon, combining real barrel selection with a price point that keeps it genuinely accessible.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep amber throughout, with shimmering highlights of copper and sun-yellow.

Nose: Vanilla, aged oak, light spice, and caramel, with toasted wood, molasses, fresh corn, and hints of hay.

Palate: Rich caramel, baking spice, smoky oak, vanilla, and toasted grain, with toffee and dried fruit rounding out the profile.

Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering sweet oak, pepper spice, caramelized sugar, and a subtle dryness carrying hints of rye warmth.

Food Pairings

Calumet Farm 12 Year's rich caramel and oak profile pairs beautifully with equally bold fare. Try it alongside smoked brisket, aged cheddar, or a charcuterie board with dried fruit, or lean into its sweetness with pecan pie, toffee pudding, or dark chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

Calumet Farm 12 Year is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to fully appreciate its extended-age complexity. It also pairs well alongside a premium cigar for a slower, more contemplative sipping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this bourbon unique? It's crafted from extremely small 19-barrel batches, all aged in a single center-cut rack chosen for ideal maturation conditions, and aged a full 12 years for deeper oak influence and richer complexity than younger, more widely available bourbons.

What is the alcohol content? 51% ABV (102 proof).

What is the mash bill? 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley.

Is this bourbon chill filtered? No. It's bottled non-chill filtered for added depth of character and color.

How should I enjoy it? Neat or with a splash of water, ideally alongside a premium cigar for a slower sipping experience.

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