Kentucky Owl has released Batch #13, marking the end of an era as the limited-edition bourbon represents the final blend created by retiring Master Blender John Rhea. The whiskey showcases Rhea’s nearly five decades of industry expertise in what the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee describes as his “tribute to the craftsmanship of blending.” Rhea constructed Batch #13 by combining five different bourbons, with eight-year-old and nine-year-old barrels forming the foundation of the 56.8% ABV spirit. “During my tenure at Kentucky Owl, I’ve had the honor of sampling some of the world’s finest bourbon barrels,” said Rhea. “This juxtaposition of mature higher rye bourbons balanced with lighter wheated barrels results in a very special flavor profile that highlights each barrel’s finest notes.”