Henry McKenna Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Bottled at around four years of age, this entry-level American whiskey shares the same mashbill as many other Heaven Hill brands (78% corn, 12% malted barley, 10% rye). The story behind the label is that Henry McKenna came to America in 1837 from Ireland and settled in Kentucky where he set out to create a better Bourbon using his family’s recipe. He set up shop in Fairfield, about five miles from where the current Heaven Hill Distillery is located. 40% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Staying within Heaven Hill’s brand portfolio, Henry McKenna Straight Bourbon doesn’t have anything more special to offer over its counterparts. Its focus on pecan, oak, leather, and caramel makes for a thin flavor band. Viewing it at a high level its simplicity severely limits the bourbon for many whiskey drinkers. Its flavor profile just comes across as too familiar. It's a bourbon that knows exactly what it is and is fine being simple and highly focused on one goal. But Henry McKenna Straight Bourbon doesn’t exist in a vacuum and being so limited in complexity and diversity keeps the bourbon from standing out in any meaningful way beyond those looking for a fair enough pour at a rock-bottom price. - breakingbourbon.com