The Story
Boone County 12 Year Cask Strength Bourbon BO570 120.70 Proof The Ghost Collection is a single barrel release from Boone County Distilling Co. in Independence, Kentucky — one of the country's most historically rooted distilleries, originally founded in 1833 and revived in 2015. BO570 is part of the Ghost Collection series, which draws its name from Boone County's slogan "Made by Ghosts," honoring the distillery's 19th-century founders. The Ghost Collection releases are single barrel, cask strength bottlings representing the premium tier of Boone County's lineup. At 120.70 proof (60.35% ABV) and 12 years of aging, BO570 delivers dense, mature bourbon character with serious oak integration — non-chill filtered, bottled directly from the barrel.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, dried cherry, warm grain
- Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated — toffee, charred wood, brown sugar, rye pepper, rich mouthfeel from 12 years in barrel
- Finish: Long, drying, oak-forward with lingering sweetness and barrel heat
Product Details
| Type | Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Cask Strength) |
|---|---|
| Producer | Boone County Distilling Co., Independence, KY |
| Series | The Ghost Collection |
| Barrel | BO570 |
| Age | 12 Years |
| Proof | 120.70 (60.35% ABV) |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered, cask strength |
| Size | 750ml |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ghost Collection?
The Ghost Collection is Boone County Distilling's premium single barrel series, named for their motto "Made by Ghosts" — a nod to the distillery's 19th-century founders. Ghost Collection barrels are individually selected and bottled at cask strength without chill filtration, representing the highest expression in Boone County's portfolio.
How does BO570 compare to other Ghost Collection releases?
At 120.70 proof, BO570 sits in the middle range of Ghost Collection proof points — more intense than the standard 114.40 BiB releases (like BO518) but lower than the 129.2 and higher-proof outliers. The consistent 12-year age statement across the series is the baseline; proof and individual barrel character vary release to release.
Is Boone County bourbon MGP sourced?
The 12-year age-stated Ghost Collection barrels were sourced from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (mashbill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley). Boone County's Ghost Collection single barrel program selects, matures, and bottles these barrels under their own curation.
Description
Boone County 12 Year Cask Strength Bourbon BO570 120.70 Proof The Ghost Collection is a single barrel release from Boone County Distilling Co. in Independence, Kentucky — one of the country's most historically rooted distilleries, originally founded in 1833 and revived in 2015. BO570 is part of the Ghost Collection series, which draws its name from Boone County's slogan "Made by Ghosts," honoring the distillery's 19th-century founders. The Ghost Collection releases are single barrel, cask strength bottlings representing the premium tier of Boone County's lineup. At 120.70 proof (60.35% ABV) and 12 years of aging, BO570 delivers dense, mature bourbon character with serious oak integration — non-chill filtered, bottled directly from the barrel.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, dried cherry, warm grain
- Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated — toffee, charred wood, brown sugar, rye pepper, rich mouthfeel from 12 years in barrel
- Finish: Long, drying, oak-forward with lingering sweetness and barrel heat
Product Details
| Type | Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Cask Strength) |
|---|---|
| Producer | Boone County Distilling Co., Independence, KY |
| Series | The Ghost Collection |
| Barrel | BO570 |
| Age | 12 Years |
| Proof | 120.70 (60.35% ABV) |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered, cask strength |
| Size | 750ml |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ghost Collection?
The Ghost Collection is Boone County Distilling's premium single barrel series, named for their motto "Made by Ghosts" — a nod to the distillery's 19th-century founders. Ghost Collection barrels are individually selected and bottled at cask strength without chill filtration, representing the highest expression in Boone County's portfolio.
How does BO570 compare to other Ghost Collection releases?
At 120.70 proof, BO570 sits in the middle range of Ghost Collection proof points — more intense than the standard 114.40 BiB releases (like BO518) but lower than the 129.2 and higher-proof outliers. The consistent 12-year age statement across the series is the baseline; proof and individual barrel character vary release to release.
Is Boone County bourbon MGP sourced?
The 12-year age-stated Ghost Collection barrels were sourced from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (mashbill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley). Boone County's Ghost Collection single barrel program selects, matures, and bottles these barrels under their own curation.
