About the product
King of Kentucky 12 Year Vertical Collection (Batch 1–3) brings together the first three small batch releases of one of the most sought-after modern bourbon programs. This curated set captures the full evolution of the 12 Year series, offering a rare opportunity to experience how barrel selection and blending approach shift from Batch 1 through Batch 3.
Each release is built from carefully selected barrels aged between 12 and 18 years, drawn from heat-cycled Kentucky warehouses that intensify interaction between spirit and oak. While the core profile remains rooted in a classic high-corn bourbon style, each batch expresses its own personality, from the richer sweetness of the inaugural release to the more structured, oak-forward intensity of later batches.
Presented together, this vertical collection highlights the progression in depth, integration, and balance across the series. It is designed for side-by-side tasting, serious collectors, and buyers who understand the value of owning a complete run rather than individual bottles.
Production across all three batches is extremely limited, and availability continues to tighten as bottles are absorbed into private collections. This set sits firmly in the ultra-premium category, where rarity, age, and brand demand define both its appeal and long-term value.
This is not just a bundle. It is a complete snapshot of a modern bourbon icon in its early and most collectible stages.