{"product_id":"horse-neck-founders-9-year-barrel-select-bourbon-750ml","title":"Horse Neck Founders 9-Year Barrel Select Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Limited Edition Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legacy begins here. Introducing Horse Neck Founders Barrel Select Bourbon, the inaugural release in our new Founders Series. This annual release is crafted to honor the belief that bourbon should be bold, true, and never rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 599 bottles available nationwide, Horse Neck Founders Barrel Select Bourbon is a collector’s treasure and a connoisseur’s delight. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Raise a glass to the beginning of the Founders Series, where bold character meets timeless tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Legacy in Every Sip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kentucky and aged for nine full years in Alligator char (#4 char) barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA high-rye mash bill brings spice and structure, balanced by rich layers of caramel, oak, and dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, full-flavored, perfectly aged bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bill: Corn 65%-Rye 28%-Barley 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel blend from Kentucky Artisan Distillery and Wild Turkey Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach barrel is chosen with purpose—meticulously evaluated to deliver complexity, depth, and unmistakable character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm-to-bottle integration (locally grown\/sourced grain, processed, distilled, and aged under single master distiller supervision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Founders’ Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small-batch release marks the beginning of a new era for Horse Neck Bourbon. Every pour reflects the passion and grit of our founders—a tribute to craftsmanship, tradition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eLimited release – 599 bottles only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProof\u003cbr\u003e90 Proof (45% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003eKentucky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose\u003cbr\u003eToasted oak, vanilla bean, and a touch of dark cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003eBold rye spice layered with honeyed caramel, orange peel, and warm baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish\u003cbr\u003eLong, lingering, and balanced with oak and sweetness that invites the next sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horse Neck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46431109710023,"sku":"69e6a48e95df7","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/6347\/8215\/files\/HorseNeck-BarrelSelect-Front-750ml-2048x2048.jpg?v=1776723113","url":"https:\/\/kybourbondirect.com\/products\/horse-neck-founders-9-year-barrel-select-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Kentucky Bourbon Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}