{"title":"Castle \u0026 Key","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCastle \u0026amp; Key is built on one of the most storied pieces of ground in bourbon. In 1887, Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. — the man who lobbied the Bottled-in-Bond Act into existence — built the Old Taylor Distillery in Millville, Kentucky as a showplace: a limestone castle, a classical springhouse, sunken gardens, and the longest aging warehouse in the world, all designed to welcome visitors at a time when distilleries were grim industrial sheds. It closed in 1972 and rotted for four decades until Will Arvin and Wes Murry bought the 113-acre ruin in 2014 and spent years restoring it. Distilling resumed in 2016, first under Marianne Eaves, Kentucky's first female master distiller since Prohibition, and now under Brett Connors. The house recipes lean on white corn for its softer sweetness and on a distinctive 63% rye, 17% corn, 20% malted barley rye mash, with every whiskey entered into the barrel at an unusually low 107 proof. Restoration Rye, the first release, now carries a 5-year age statement; Small Batch Bourbon reached 6 years and 101 proof in 2025; the Wheated Bourbon runs 7 years at cask strength. The Experimental Series is where the distillery plays — rye finished in Spanish Vino de Naranja casks, then in Extra Old Haitian rhum barrels. Castle \u0026amp; Key also distills for Pinhook and others, and its gin and vodka carry botanicals from the estate gardens. Kentucky heritage, genuinely rebuilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse our full Castle \u0026amp; Key collection with fast nationwide shipping delivered straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"castle-key-roots-of-ruin-gin","title":"Castle \u0026 Key Roots Of Ruin Dry Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gin \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e750mL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eCastle \u0026amp; Key Roots of Ruin Dry Gin is a bold and botanical-forward expression that marries classic gin structure with rich, earthy complexity. Distilled with a foundation of juniper and citrus peel, it layers in a diverse botanical blend that includes roots, bark, tubers, and forest herbs. The result opens with crisp pine and citrus, then reveals layers of licorice, dandelion root, gentian, and subtle spice. On the palate there’s a lush interplay of herbaceous depth, mineral texture, and gentle bitterness, finishing long, dry, and subtly spicy—with lingering root echoes and a clean, botanical clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43798154281216,"sku":"C0007187L","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/files\/CaskandKettleGin.jpg?v=1687284527"},{"product_id":"castle-key-small-batch-bourbon","title":"Castle \u0026 Key Small Batch Bourbon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCastle \u0026amp; Key Small Batch is the first bourbon released under the distillery's own name since it resurrected the Old Taylor Distillery — Colonel E.H. Taylor's 1887 castle in Millville, Kentucky, abandoned since 1972 and brought back to life after the company's founding in 2014. The recipe is built around white corn, which the distillery favors for its softer, more delicate sweetness: 73% white corn, 10% rye, 17% malted barley, distilled to 135 proof and entered into the barrel at an unusually low 107, a choice that pulls more sugar and less tannin from the #4 char oak. The barrels age in Warehouse B, the longest aging warehouse in the world, a relic of Taylor's original operation. Batches are blended from \"pods\" — groups of barrels selected for a specific sensory profile — and bottled non-chill filtered. The 2025 release marked a real step forward: aged six years instead of four, bottled at 101 proof rather than 98, and priced ten dollars lower, around $40. Breaking Bourbon found bright summer fruit, honey, and caramel grounded by graham cracker on the nose, opening into golden raisin, light citrus, and baking spice, finishing on cinnamon, toffee, orange peel, and butterscotch — calling it a really good bourbon with its own unique, lively style and an easy recommendation. Distinctly different from the big-house Kentucky profile: brighter, fruitier, and built for both neat pours and a proper Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuy Castle \u0026amp; Key Small Batch Bourbon online with fast shipping right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44242904776960,"sku":"C0008061L","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/files\/Castleandkeysmallbatch.jpg?v=1705279005"},{"product_id":"castle-key-wheated-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Castle \u0026 Key Wheated Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whiskey \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntroducing Castle \u0026amp; Key Wheated Bourbon Whiskey – a masterful expression of American craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in the smooth and nuanced flavors of this wheated bourbon, carefully distilled to embody the essence of tradition and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted at the historic Castle \u0026amp; Key distillery, this bourbon showcases a unique blend of grains with a focus on wheat, resulting in a velvety texture and a palate of rich caramel, subtle vanilla, and a touch of spice. Each sip offers a journey through the artistry of small-batch distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44242907005184,"sku":"C0008062L","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/files\/Castleandkeywheatedrye.jpg?v=1705279199"},{"product_id":"castle-key-sacred-spring-vodka","title":"Castle \u0026 Key Sacred Spring Vodka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vodka \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introducing Castle \u0026amp; Key Sacred Spring Vodka – an exquisite expression of purity and craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in the pristine taste of this vodka, meticulously crafted to embody the essence of the sacred springs that inspire its creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at the historic Castle \u0026amp; Key distillery, this vodka undergoes a meticulous process that includes the purest water from the sacred springs on the distillery grounds. 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Crafted with a grounding base of juniper and citrus, this harvest edition layers in botanicals rooted in fall and forest terroir—think roots, barks, tubers, dried leaves, and wild herbs. The nose welcomes sweet juniper and orange peel, then drifts into dried root and forest floor aromas. On the palate, crisp citrus gives way to layered herbaceous notes, subtle bitterness from gentian and root bark, and a whisper of oak and dried leaf. 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