Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition

The Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition is a rare, 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey finished for over one year in Bayou Mardi Gras XO Rum casks. Released in early 2023 to celebrate the spirit of Louisiana's Carnival season, this highly collectible expression is bottled at 102.8 proof (51.4% ABV)

• Base Spirit: 11-year-old straight rye whiskey. 
• Finishing Casks: 38 freshly emptied Bayou XO Rum barrels made from Louisiana sugar cane and molasses, which previously aged for 5 years in ex-bourbon barrels and 1 year in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. 
• Aging Environment: After filling the rum barrels in March, the whiskey spent over a year maturing through two hot Louisiana summers, which accelerated the interaction between the wood and the liquid. 
• Rarity: An extremely small, limited batch run utilizing only 38 select barrel