The Maverick Spirit of Larrikin Bourbon Co.

Larrikin Bourbon Co (formerly Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co) changes their name and releases 8-year-old bottled in bond bourbon!

A Touch of Australia in Bourbon Country: Larrikin Bourbon Company

Larrikin Bourbon Co. (LBC) is carving out a unique niche in the Bluegrass bourbon landscape. Founded by an Aussie larrikin, LBC is a veteran-distilled and veteran-owned craft distillery that stands at the intersection of tradition and audacity. Moreover, building on its Lawrenceburg heritage, Larrikin continues to produce award-winning spirits with innovation and a mischievous non-conformity.

Larrikin (n.): Australian slang for a person who disregards convention, a maverick. This spirit of larrikinism, a reaction to British-imposed rules on young Australia, is reflected in Larrikin’s whiskey, which relies on character rather than ceremony.

“Larrikin Bourbon Co. is the American Dream for an immigrant and U.S Navy veteran,” said Larrikin (and Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company) Founder and Distiller, Greg Keeley. “For me and Katie, it’s about respecting generations of distilling tradition while adding our own touch of pluck and mettle. It’s a journey I hope will bring the larrikin spirit, exemplified by the late Steve Irwin, to the Bluegrass. So, damn the torpedoes—let’s make some more bloody good bourbon.”

Katie Keeley, co-founder at Larrikin Bourbon, added, “We realized when we founded the distillery, we had forgotten a crucial lesson learned from years of overseas service. A person is defined by who you are, not where you are. And candidly, we are fair-dinkum larrikins.”

Larrikin Bourbon Co. Unveils 8-Year-Old Bottled in Bond Bourbon at KY Bourbon Fest

Larrikin Bourbon Co. recently debuted its inaugural Bottled in Bond, an 8-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, at the world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Indeed, this bonded expression underscores the veteran-owned craft distillery’s maverick style.

Notably, Bottled in Bond is the first release for Larrikin Bourbon since its evolution from the Lawrenceburg label. As is customary with Larrikin bourbon, the Bottled in Bond offers richness and depth without any disagreeable burn. With a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, each batch is blended to reflect Larrikin’s mission to craft extraordinary, novel whiskies.

Furthermore, Larrikin’s 8-year-old bonded bourbon conforms to the exacting Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, ensuring the authenticity and quality of aged whiskey. This act requires the bourbon to be produced in a single distilling season, under the same roof, matured for at least four years in a U.S. bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 Proof (50% ABV).

“Our focus is dead simple: producing bloody good bourbon,” says Greg Keeley, Founder and Distiller at Larrikin Bourbon Co. “Larrikin Bottled-in-Bond is a mix of time-honored Kentucky distilling experience with a dash of Aussie cheek, blending tradition with a whole lot of passion.”

Tasting Notes (From Larrikin Bourbon Company)

Larrikin Bourbon Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey, initially distilled in Bardstown in Spring 2016, subsequently aged in charred American oak barrels, and finally hand-bottled at Larrikin Bourbon Co. Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, offers:

• Aromas: Crisp fruit, granny smith apple, subtle floral tones, and a barrel character of subtle oak and vanilla.
• Palate: Herbal notes with hints of spearmint and balanced grains. Sweet spice, ripe fruit, and apricot meld into a soft finish.

About Larrikin Bourbon Co.

From Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company to Larrikin, the name might’ve evolved, but the mission remains solid as a rock. Indeed, Larrikin Bourbon Co. embodies the American Dream: a veteran-owned, craft distillery built from scratch by an immigrant with a fair dinkum, no-nonsense approach to producing bloody good bourbon. The distillery remains located in Lawrenceburg, KY. DSP-KY-20219. (website)

Pricing and Availability

Larrikin Bourbon Bottled in Bond is available exclusively at Kroger stores for a limited time, or at the distillery tasting room in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The 750ml bottles have a suggested retail price of $80.00.

Sources: Press releases: A Touch of Australia in Bourbon Country and Larrikin Bourbon Co. Unveils 8yo Bottled in Bond Bourbon at KY Bourbon Fest from Larrikin Bourbon Company

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