Henry McKenna Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
$149.99
Henry McKenna
This Bourbon was named for Henry McKenna, the Irish immigrant who adapted his family's whiskey recipe to work the grains he found in Kentucky. Henry McKenna is a 4 year old, 80 proof product. Aromas of oak, caramel and muted vanilla. On the palate, you will find corn, sweet vanilla, caramel, brown sugar and some mint.
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This high proof, Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon was named for Henry McKenna, the Irish immigrant who adapted his family's whiskey recipe to work with the grains he found in Kentucky. Henry McKenna is one of the longest aged Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys available today, resting in the barrel through 40 Kentucky seasons. Critics agree that this is perfectly balanced Bourbon.
Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky
The Henry McKenna brand is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky (The Bourbon Capital of the World).
It’s named after Henry McKenna, an Irish immigrant who adapted his family’s whiskey recipe to work with the grains that were available in Kentucky, highlighting the best of both worlds. It is a single barrel offering, meaning the Master Distillers selected a specific barrel as having exceeded their expectations. This bottling is the only extra aged Bottled-in-Bond single barrel bourbon. On the nose, it has vanilla, caramel, oak, and a touch of herbs, while the palate exudes smooth oak, sharp spices, honey, and a touch of sweetness with an incredibly long finish.
23 Reviews
Nose 25 January 2019
Before you pick up on any dominating scents, you’ll notice the aroma’s overall lightness. It’s quite gentle with caramel being the first true scent you’ll pick up on. Classic bourbon scents follow, with vanilla and oak doing what they can to try to stand out. A touch of brown sugar along with burnt orange rind flutter in without much overall effect. With a strong swirl of the glass the aroma gains some intensity and is overall pleasant, but far too weak to have a lasting impact.
Palate 25 April 2022
A thin mouthfeel carries a soft pecan note that layered between equally gentle amounts of oak and caramel. With an absence of spice, the palate leans sweet but never overly so. It’s straightforward to a fault, offering barely anything to explore beyond its initial impression. The limited flavor profile is serviceable though, reaching a quality level that is at all times drinkable, but offers little beyond that.
Finnish 25 June 2023
The gentlest incline of cinnamon occurs creating a moment of interest. However, it's fleeting and the bourbon settles on a baseline of charred oak and mild leather. A lingering pecan note appears, cementing the bourbon’s focus on heavy flavors over fruity and sweet ones. What it lacks in diversity it makes up for with a strong singular focus.
