Kentucky Walker Fine Whiskey?

[cedarwood]

I came across this brand in China, called "Kentucky Walker Fine Whiskey" with a deer head on its label, which claims to be imported from USA. Is this brand legit? I keep looking at its website, and I can't help but to feel it's some low-end (or even fake) whiskey that is trying to trick people here in China...

Does anyone know of this brand? Thanks for replying in advance!

Its website: http://www.kentuckywalker.com/index.asp ... ndex&ln=en

[Laphroaig]

A quote comes to mind...

"Run, Forrest, Run!!"

[cedarwood]

A quote comes to mind...

"Run, Forrest, Run!!"

why? is it that bad?

what is the retail price of it in the US?

[bamber]

No real idea but it's 40%, it's probably young ~4yo and you can bet it is Heaven Hill (not that that is a bad thing).

It's going to be rather average, but if it is cheap why not give it a go.

[cedarwood]

No real idea but it's 40%, it's probably young ~4yo and you can bet it is Heaven Hill (not that that is a bad thing).

It's going to be rather average, but if it is cheap why not give it a go.

i'm just afraid that it might be one of those scary stuff that's made out of industrial alcohol and chemicals and what not... which can blind you when you drink it (if not killing you)...

and the thing is, my friend who is running a bar here in china is approached by this importer with this particular whiskey, and he has not heard of this whiskey either...

[bamber]

There are just so many mystery bottles of bourbon like this. I picked one up in a French supermarket that I'd never heard of and it was pretty good.

You could email Heaven Hill and ask them if they make it, I suppose.

[Eric m]

In the EC you know what you get if you buy whisky,but in Asia(mainly China,Thailand&India)they often name a spirit distilled out of molasse also whisky.Also the term "imported" is dodgy,perhaps there is only a drop of real USwhisky in the bottle.If distilled by a genuine company the chance of getting blind is minor.
Eric.

[cindi50]

my husband loves this whiskey. up until a month ago i could buy it at Smart and Final stores. They dont carry it right now because they are having a dispute with the supplier. if anyone knows anywhere else to purchase this whiskey i would love to know.

[mustercutter]

Kentucky Walker isn't Maker's Mark, but it isn't gasoline either. It is a common bourbon in my part of California. I, too, buy it from time to time at Smart and Final which still stocks it here. Hopefully the dispute in your area will be solved soon. It is priced alongside Kessler and Early Times but does not have that beastly sulphur aftertaste you get with those two well brands. Not a bad grog for the price, and great for when your no good brother in law stops by for the free booze. Put it in a Jim Beam bottle and he'll never know the difference.

[TheJimbo2210]

Yes, I stumbled across it in Bardstown, KY at a liquor store and was pleasantly surprised.

I have turned several of my friends on to it as well..

The story I got was that a Chinese Company bought the distillery in Bardstown and is exporting it to China (im also guessing Europe as well).

But not in the U.S. Except for Bardstown, KY.

The price is great at $9.95 per bottle U.S.

Good Stuff!!!