The KO Wiseman rye was a good bottle for $50. My brother and I were both independently impressed by it for the price. It wasn't batch 01 but the price was much lower. I wouldn't buy new KO $400 bottles but I would buy $150 bottles if Dixon was picking and blending them. I think his name can carry a small boutique brand.
To your point on Kentucky Owl confiscated, they should have released it under another name if it was not a limited or exclusive bourbon. Sort of how Barrell released their "cheap" whiskey under Stellum instead of a variation of the Barrell name.
Just happy that Dixon has continued on with 2XO … that’s some good stuff.
KO rye batch 01 was hands down the best bottle I ever bought.
The KO Wiseman rye was a good bottle for $50. My brother and I were both independently impressed by it for the price. It wasn't batch 01 but the price was much lower. I wouldn't buy new KO $400 bottles but I would buy $150 bottles if Dixon was picking and blending them. I think his name can carry a small boutique brand.
I wonder if there are any other brands in trouble and are forced to make this decision in the next five years.
To your point on Kentucky Owl confiscated, they should have released it under another name if it was not a limited or exclusive bourbon. Sort of how Barrell released their "cheap" whiskey under Stellum instead of a variation of the Barrell name.