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Like many of Kentucky Owl’s releases, Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition is incredibly well balanced. The impact of the rum finish is prominent throughout, bringing an array of sweet notes into the mix that meld cohesively with the underlying rye foundation. In addition, a pleasant oaky funk hints on the nose and further materializes on the The result of this collaboration is the Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask 11-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey. We review Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO, an 11-year old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey finished for one year in rum casks. (image via Kentucky Owl) Tasting Notes: Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask 11-Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey In tribute to Louisiana and the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras, the Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition Kentucky Rye Whiskey is a truly unique rye expression. This 11-year-old Kentucky Owl Straight Rye undergoes an additional year’s rest in rare Bayou Rum XO casks, enhancing its character with a rich, sweet complexity. The whiskey opens with a nose of toasted rye, sweet butter, and In celebration of the spirit of Mardi Gras and the pride of Louisiana, this limited edition expression of Kentucky Owl Straight Rye Whiskey has been gently aged for 11 years before sleeping a further year in a selection of rare Bayou XO casks to create and mature into a unique Rye Whiskey of outstanding quality and flavor. 51.4% ABV- 102.8 Proof Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Rye Whiskey is a spirited toast to the exuberance and color of New Orleans' most famous celebration. This unique whiskey captures the essence of Mardi Gras with its bold, vibrant flavors and a lively character that reflects the jubilant chaos of the festival itself. The Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition is an extremely small release created thanks to Stoli Group’s diverse portfolio. Beginning with a Kentucky Owl 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, the product was then finished for over one year in Bayou Rum XO Casks. Created in celebration of the spirit of Mardi Gras and the pride of ) Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask debuted late last fall, alongside another pricey bottling, Batch 12 Bourbon, and well in advance of the Big Easy’s famous Carnival season. It’s been several years since Stoli offered a Kentucky Owl Rye , so it was surely a welcome surprise to fans, although the brand isn’t exactly telegraphing a big In celebration of the spirit of Mardi Gras and the pride of Louisiana, this limited edition expression of Kentucky Owl Straight Rye Whiskey has been gently aged for 11 years before sleeping a further year in a selection of rare Bayou XO casks to create and mature into a unique, robust, flavorful straight rye whiskey. Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition is incredibly well balanced. The impact of the rum finish is prominent throughout, bringing an array of sweet notes into the mix that meld cohesively with the underlying rye foundation. In addition, a pleasant oaky funk hints on the nose and further materializes on the palate. The funk showcases the rye’s age, adding an interesting layer of complexity to This limited release Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition is an extremely small release. Beginning with a Kentucky Owl 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, the product was then finished for over one year in Bayou Rum XO Casks. The Mardi Gras edition is bottled at 102.8 proof (51.4% ABV). Kentucky Owl M The Kentucky Owl ® Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition is an extremely small release created thanks to Stoli Group's diverse portfolio. Beginning with a Kentucky Owl ® 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, the product was then finished for over one year in Bayou Rum XO Casks. Created in celebration of the spirit of Mardi Gras and the Mardi Gras Rye Begins With An 11 Year Old Rye Whiskey. Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras Rye begins with an 11 year old straight rye whiskey. The rye was then put into barrels that previously held Bayou XO Mardi Gras Rum. The barrels were originally filled in March and then allowed to finish in Louisiana for a little over a year. On the nose, Kentucky Owl ® Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition greets drinkers with robust toasted rye bread notes, smothered in farm fresh sweet butter, with hints of cinnamon, allspice and Bayou Mardi Gras XO Rum : From Bayou Rum comes this solera-aged expression, which is inspired by and aims to capture the liveliness of Louisiana's Mardi Gras celebrations (hence the name). It's distilled from single estate Louisiana-grown sugar cane. The Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition is an extremely small release. Beginning with a Kentucky Owl 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, the whiskey was then finished for over one year in Bayou Rum XO Casks. Created in celebration of the spirit of Mardi Gras and the pride of Louisiana, the rare Bayou XO Casks create a unique Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Finished. Style: Finished rye Origin: Kentucky Age: 11 year old ABV: 51.4% Price: $500 Release: November 2022 Availability: Limited. Need to know: This one starts as Kentucky Owl 11 year old Kentucky straight rye, and is then finished for over a year in freshly emptied Bayou Rum XO casks. In celebration of the spirit of Mardi Gras and the pride of Louisiana, this expression of Kentucky Owl Straight Rye Whiskey has been gently aged for 11 years before sleeping a further year in a selection of rare Bayou XO casks to create and mature into Rye Whiskey of outstanding quality and flavor. This finished for more than a year in Bayou Rum XO Casks. The Mardi Gras edition comes bottled at 102.8 proof, with a suggested retail price of $500 per 750-ml. bottle. On the nose, Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition has toasted rye bread and sweet butter notes, the company reports, with hints of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Overall rating 89.57 / 100 ratings 13. Whiskybase ID WB229894 Category Rye Bottler Distillery Bottling Bottled 2023 Stated Age 11 The festive spirit of Louisiana. An Ultra Premium rum matured in bourbon barrels for up to 5 years and finished for 1 extra year in the finest Spanish Pedro Ximenez sherry barrels, leaving a deep mahogany complexion. A double cask luxury rum.
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