Calumet Farm 10 Year Kentucky Bourbon

Pairs with: Smoked beef brisket, maple-glazed pork belly, sweet potato wedges, or warm pecan pie

Good for: Sitting fireside after a long day at the tracks, or acting as the ultimate, sophisticated anchor for a momentous celebratory toast

Cocktails: Bourbon Boulevardier, Classic Manhattan, or enjoyed strictly neat to appreciate its mature oak character

I am from: Bardstown (Bluegrass Region), Kentucky, USA

The Story: Paying homage to the legendary thoroughbred racing history of Calumet Farm, this premium expression is a benchmark producer in Bardstown—the rugged, sun-drenched heartland of Kentucky’s bourbon country. Kentucky is legendary because it holds the spirit's most prestigious heritage, thanks to its unique, ancient water sources naturally filtered through pure limestone. Constant seasonal shifts and dramatic warehouse temperature swings blanket the rickhouses, locking in vibrant smoothness while the native wood infuses the traditional 74% corn and 18% high-rye mash bill with an unforgettable grain-meets-oak character. Patiently matured for 10 full years and select center-cut center-rack barrels married in small batches, it captures a masterful harmony of thoroughbred pedigree and time.

Why You'll Love Me: It balances refreshing fruitiness with an incredibly seductive, oak-driven warmth. Non-chill filtered to preserve its rich, oily mouthfeel directly from the wood, it bursts from the glass with lively aromas of warm caramel, toasted oak, vanilla bean, and a hint of chocolate tobacco. On the palate, it delivers a beautiful, silky medium-to-full body that is instantly cut by a laser-beam core of baking spices like cinnamon and dark brown sugar. It gracefully sweeps into a long, complex finish defined by a mouthwatering buttery sweetness, a touch of black pepper spice, and a signature hint of rich, lingering wood char.