An Aussie Bourbon? … Made in Kentucky? Larrikin KBF Single Barrel

2025-07-17

What happens when an Aussie distiller takes on bourbon on its home turf? In this episode, we sip and unpack the Larrikin KBF Single Barrel — a true bourbon made by the team at Larrikin, distilled and aged in Kentucky. We explore the flavour, the story behind the distillery, and whether this cross-continental endeavour delivers the goods. It's Australia meets America in a bottle, and it makes for a bold conversation. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & what’s in the gla...

What happens when an Aussie distiller takes on bourbon on its home turf?

In this episode, we sip and unpack the Larrikin KBF Single Barrel — a true bourbon made by the team at Larrikin, distilled and aged in Kentucky.

We explore the flavour, the story behind the distillery, and whether this cross-continental endeavour delivers the goods. It's Australia meets America in a bottle, and it makes for a bold conversation.

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & what’s in the glass
01:00 – Cheers to Larrikin – Aussie spirit, Kentucky roots
02:30 – Colour, aroma and first impressions
04:00 – What is KBF and why Kentucky?
06:00 – Aussie ethos, American distilling
08:00 – Comparing to traditional Kentucky bourbons
10:00 – Would you buy it, gift it, or stash it?
10:30 – Final verdict: bourbon with an accent

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