The Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a modern revival of a 19th-century classic, a whiskey born from the crossroads of Kentucky craftsmanship and timeless bourbon tradition. Originally established in 1874, the Daviess County name was once synonymous with quality bourbon in the American heartland. Today, under Lux Row Distillers, it has been reborn with a recipe that pays homage to its heritage. The first sip feels like a handshake across generations, warm, familiar, and unmistakably Kentucky.

Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon 96 Proof (48% ABV)
Brand: Daviess County | Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | ABV: 48% (96 Proof) | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose:
Rich aromas of honey, caramel, and oak greet you first, followed by subtle hints of vanilla, spice, and baked apple. Classic, comforting, and inviting, everything you expect from a true Kentucky bourbon.
Palate:
Smooth and balanced. Flavors of sweet corn, butterscotch, and toasted oak intertwine with light cinnamon and pepper from the rye component. A touch of toffee and orange peel adds brightness to the mid-palate.
Finish:
Long, warm, and pleasantly dry, with lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak spice that fade slowly and gracefully.

Production Details:
This bourbon is crafted from a unique blend of two mash bills, one wheated and one high-rye, delivering the perfect harmony of sweetness and spice. It’s aged in new charred American oak barrels and bottled at 96 proof to showcase both its depth and smoothness. No shortcuts, no gimmicks, just classic Kentucky craftsmanship with a refined modern edge.

Perfect For:
Ideal for bourbon purists who appreciate balance and tradition. It’s a versatile pour, rich enough for neat sipping, yet lively enough for cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour. A bottle that fits both casual evenings and special occasions with equal grace.

Expert Notes:
Bourbon reviewers frequently highlight this expression as the foundation of the Daviess County range, “a gateway to the brand’s innovation, rooted in authenticity.” Its dual-mash approach gives it an unusually rounded character: smooth like a wheater, yet spirited like a rye-forward bourbon.

Customer Reviews:
“Classic and dependable, everything you want in a Kentucky bourbon.”
“The balance between sweet and spice is perfect. It’s a great everyday sipper.”
“Tastes like tradition done right, rich, clean, and full of character.”

Interesting Fact:
Daviess County was once home to over 20 distilleries before Prohibition. The name itself became one of Kentucky’s most recognized whiskey brands and this expression is a direct nod to those pre-Prohibition recipes that shaped bourbon’s golden age.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat or with a single ice cube to open up its caramel and oak tones. For a cocktail, try a Maple Old Fashioned, bourbon, a dash of maple syrup, and a few drops of bitters over ice, garnished with an orange peel.

Distillery Background:
Produced at Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World, Daviess County stands as a bridge between past and present. The distillery’s focus on blending two mash bills creates whiskies of unique balance and depth. The Kentucky Straight Bourbon 96 Proof represents the purest expression of that philosophy: a timeless, full-bodied bourbon that honors its legacy while defining a new chapter in Kentucky whiskey.