Brown Forman's King of Kentucky Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2022 ReleaseKing of Kentucky was established in 1881. Brown Forman acquired the brand in 1936 from Selected Kentucky Distillers, and, by 1940, converted it to a blended whiskey until it was discontinued in 1968. In 2018, Brown Forman revived the label, paying homage to the brands past. Classification: Straight Bourbon Company: Brown Forman Distillery: Brown Forman Distillery Release Date: August 2022 Proof: 130. 6 Age: 15 Years Mashbill: 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10%