Four Gate Bourbon Eagle Thief: Hole 1
The underlying whiskey is a barrel proof 12-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon with a mash bill of 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley. Only 4 barrels were selected, resulting in 423 total bottles. Sales from this batch will fund a donation to Kevin’s charity of Choice, West End School of Louisville. West End School provides a safe and structured environment for boys in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th in which academic rigor, character development, and responsible action establish the foundation for a purposeful life. Their vision seeks to enable students, regardless of their circumstances, to achieve their highest potential. More info can be found at https://westendschool.org/. Other interesting facts about the bottle, the label Colors match the collegiate colors of Pepperdine University. The year of his birth (1963) and passing (2019) are included Kevin was an impressive +2 handicap, so the 12-year age statement is listed as 10 “+2”. The release is named ”Eagle Thief,” incorporating the golf score of “eagle” and the “whiskey thief” tool used to extract whiskey from a barrel. “KM” and “RIP” are printed as watermarks on the back label. The proof was 122.7, which is also the day of his passing (December 27th)