New Arrivals/Restock

Charles Dedman started the original Kentucky Owl Bourbon Distillery in 1879 on the banks of the Kentucky River, which was one of Kentucky’s original distilleries. For decades, Charles produced “The Wiseman’s Bourbon” until prohibition forced him to cease production. All remaining stocks were put on barges to Frankfort and housed in government warehouses. The government guaranteed safe storage, but when the warehouse mysteriously burned down, the government failed to pay compensation, rendering the entire stock, close to 250,000 gallons, of Kentucky Owl bourbon a total loss. Following the eighteenth amendment and passage of the Volstead Act, America went into a Dry State on January 17th, 1920. This year marks the 100th anniversary (1920-2020) of the start of prohibition in the United States. This was a notable time period in US history that impacted many, including Kentucky Owl. The Kentucky Owl Distillery flourished for over 37 years until prohibition and the disappearance of stock put an end to the business in 1916. Kentucky Owl Dry State pays homage to this consequential period and celebrates its place in the distant past. Only 2,000 bottles of Dry State will be available in the world. Presented in a beautiful, handmade wooden box inspired by the 1920’s time period, this masterful blend is unlike anything else on the market. ABV: 50.0%