Louisville, KY
NDPKentucky2024 Derby release. Blend of three 9-year KY Straight Bourbons finished in Portuguese Madeira casks, then Florida Keys dark rum casks. Only 3,876 bottles. Named Garden & Gun 'Best Drink' 2024. Molasses, tart red fruit, chocolate, and dark oak.
2023 Derby release. Blend of 7-, 8-, and 9-year KY Straight Bourbons finished in Australian Mariposa Sherry and Añejo Dark Rum casks. 4,802 bottles at 117 proof. Rich sherry, dark fruits, and rum sweetness.
2021 Derby release. Blend of 9- and 12-year KY Straight Bourbons finished in PX Sherry-Rum casks (PX Sherry then Virago dark rum). Only 1,647 bottles at 123.7 proof. Dense PX sherry, vanilla, oak, and molasses.
Commemorating Kelvin Cooperage's 60th anniversary. 8-year KY Straight Bourbon re-barreled in new toasted and charred Kelvin casks — a double-oaked expression. 2,340 bottles at 125.6 proof. Dark, full-bodied: leather, oak, dark fruits, unsweetened chocolate, coffee.
Four Gate's ongoing flagship expression. KY Straight Bourbon finished in Kelvin's signature Split Stave™ barrels, which alternate between toasted and charred staves. One of their most widely available releases. Balanced oak, vanilla, and baking spice.
Blend of 6-, 9-, and 12-year KY Straight Bourbons finished in Tawny Port and Dark Rum casks. Only 918 bottles at 124.6 proof. Rich port fruit, caramel, and rum spice.
Blend of 6-, 9-, and 12-year KY Straight Bourbons finished in Apera Sherry and Dark Rum casks. Only 957 bottles at 124.9 proof. Australian sherry sweetness with rum depth.
The capstone of the trilogy. Blend of 6-, 9-, and 12-year KY Straight Bourbons finished in Tawny Port, Apera Sherry, AND Dark Rum casks — all three finishes combined. Only 937 bottles at 124.7 proof.
First Four Gate release to not qualify as bourbon or rye — a KY Straight Whiskey (80/11/9). Initially aged 7 years in used barrels, then finished in new charred Kelvin casks, then new toasted Kelvin casks (three total barrel types). 3,798 bottles at 107.6 proof. Semi-sweet pie crust, green orchard fruit, baking spice.
7.5-year KY Straight Bourbon finished in Spanish Oloroso Sherry-Dark Rum casks (same barrels as the award-winning Batch 9). 4,014 bottles at 116.4 proof. Slightly sweeter profile than its rye sibling Batch 25.
8-year High-Rye Indiana Straight Bourbon (60/36/4) bottled at 105 proof. Citrus oil and white pepper on the nose; maple syrup and brown sugar; soft ginger and clove leading to toasted vanilla and creamy red fruits.
7-year Indiana Straight Rye (95/5) finished in Spanish Oloroso Sherry-Dark Rum casks from the Florida Keys via Kelvin Cooperage. 3,735 bottles at 115.3 proof. Black pepper, citrus, dark molasses, raisins, and candied orange on the finish.
7-year Indiana Straight Rye (95/5) finished in Kelvin's Split Stave™ barrels made from French Oak rather than traditional white oak. 2,628 bottles at 116 proof. Distinctive French oak spice with rye's natural earthiness.
6.5-year High-Rye Indiana Straight Bourbon (60/36/4) finished in Australian Apera Sherry casks. 2,178 bottles at 116.6 proof. Bold sherry influence on a high-rye base: dried dark fruits, pepper, and warm baking spice.
Blend of 6- and 7-year KY Straight Bourbons and an 8-year Indiana Straight Rye, finished in Australian Tawny Port casks. Only 1,280 bottles at 121.3 proof. Complex blend with port-driven fruit and rye spice.
8-year Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey finished in Australian Tawny Port casks. 2,148 bottles at 112.2 proof. Port wine lovers' rye — rich tawny sweetness over a classic rye spice backbone.
Unfinished 10-year Indiana Straight Bourbon, bottled at barrel proof (108.8). Only 1,130 bottles. No cask finish — a showcase of pure, well-aged Indiana grain character: caramel, oak, vanilla, and dried fruit.