Kentucky Owl 10 Year The Last Rye Batch No. 4 is the final release in the celebrated Kentucky Owl rye series, bottled by Master Blender Dixon Dedman in Bardstown, Kentucky. Founded by Dedman in 2014 to revive his great great grandfather's pre Prohibition era brand and tagged as "The Wise Man's Rye," Kentucky Owl quickly became one of the most sought after small batch labels in modern American whiskey. Batch 4 is a blend of Kentucky Straight Rye stocks aged between 10 and 13 plus years in new charred oak barrels, drawn from the very last of the original rye inventory that Dedman had been holding back specifically for this finale. Bottled at 112.8 proof and presented in the brand's signature green capped bottle and cylindrical owl illustrated tube, this is the closing chapter of the Kentucky Owl rye series before the brand transitioned to new sourcing under owner Stoli Group. With production permanently ended and primary market stock long since depleted, The Last Rye Batch No. 4 is among the most allocated and collected Kentucky Owl releases ever produced.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Kentucky Owl |
| Producer |
Kentucky Owl, Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Master Blender |
Dixon Dedman |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch |
| Composition |
Blend of Kentucky Straight Rye stocks |
| Age |
10 Years (blend of 10 to 13 plus year stocks) |
| Cask |
New Charred Oak |
| ABV |
56.4% |
| Proof |
112.8 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
USA |
| Batch |
Batch No. 4, The Last Rye Batch |
| Status |
Discontinued, final release in the rye series |
| Packaging |
Owl illustrated cylindrical presentation tube |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with rich copper highlights.
Nose: Rich oak, roasted almonds, caramel brittle, and spiced dark cherry layered with warm baking spice and dried fruit.
Palate: Full bodied and concentrated with rye spice, dark caramel, toasted oak, leather, and dried cherry. Layers of cinnamon, clove, and roasted nut build through the mid palate.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, rye pepper, dark chocolate, and a final flourish of caramel and spice.
FAQ
Why is it called The Last Rye? Batch 4 was officially designated by Master Blender Dixon Dedman as the final release in the Kentucky Owl rye series, bottling the last stocks of the original rye blend that had continued to mature in inventory until the team determined the blend had reached its peak.
How rare is this release? The Last Rye Batch No. 4 was produced in strictly limited quantities and is no longer in production. As the closing chapter of the original Kentucky Owl rye program, primary market allocation cleared quickly and remaining sealed bottles are increasingly difficult to source.
How does Batch 4 compare to earlier Kentucky Owl rye batches? Each batch carries its own unique character based on the specific stocks selected. Batch 4 is widely considered the most mature of the series, drawing from the oldest remaining inventory at 10 to 13 plus years and bottled at 112.8 proof for concentrated intensity.
Where can I buy Kentucky Owl Last Rye online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
