2002 Maker's Mark Bill Keightley Keeneland Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 1Lt Rapel Valley The palate is exceptionally smooth

The palate is exceptionally smooth due to the wheat-heavy mash bill

and aggressively proofed profile straight from the wood

the 1998 La Grande Dame embodies sophistication and craftsmanship that only Veuve Clicquot can deliver

which are notoriously difficult to cooper due to the porous and temperamental nature of the wood

and reviewers found exactly that here: Bourbon Culture described a nose “overwhelmingly sweet with lots of caramel sauce and Cinnamon Toast Crunch

2002 Maker's Mark Bill Keightley Keeneland Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 1Lt Rapel Valley The palate is exceptionally smoothThe Maker's Mark Bill Keightley Keeneland is a 90 Proof (45% ABV) limited edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon released in April 2002. This high intent collectible bourbon honors the legendary University of Kentucky equipment manager Bill Keightley, affectionately known as "Mr. Wildcat," who served the program for 48 years. This charitable release was part of the annual partnership between the distillery and Keeneland, with proceeds benefiting the Bill