A little background

Bardstown Bourbon Company is a New Blend of Bourbon Makers, pushing the boundaries through innovation, while honoring the traditional art of making whiskey. The discovery series from Bardstown Bourbon company showcases the art of blending bourbon. It is a culmination of the distillery, culinary, and beverage teams showcasing their abilities to create an amazing product.

Manufacturer: Bardstown Bourbon Company
Location: Bardstown, Kentucky
Mashbill: 55% 13 Year Kentucky Bourbon 74% Corn / 18% Rye / 8% Malted Barley
37% 15 Year Kentucky Bourbon 78.5% Corn / 13% Rye / 8.5% Malted Barley
8% 18 Year Kentucky Bourbon 75% Corn / 13% Rye / 12% Malted Barley
Proof / ABV: 115 / 57.5%
Retail Price: $134.95

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Mahogany

Nose

Loads of brown sugar and molasses with a hint of vanilla and oak. Subtle citrus and a tinge of cool rye spice.

Palate

Creamy palate with oak and subtle brown sugar with sweet fruit up front. Rye spice and cinnamon come at the mid to back palate with the sweet fruit carrying all the way to the finish.

Finish

Nice heat with rye spice and heavy oak and char. The heat is warming in the chest with subtle rye tingles hitting the back of the throat for a nice lingering finish.

In closing

Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4 is a wonderful blend of Kentucky Bourbon that is solid from start to finish. The nose is enticing with the brown sugar and molasses begging you senses to dive right in. The creamy palate is viscous and coats the mouth extremely well. The dry flavors on the palate are balanced nicely by the sweet fruit note that carries from start to finish. The finish is the highlight of the experience.

A beautiful blend of what makes older whiskey great with the oak and char really giving that Kentucky hug a nice lingering finish. The rye spice that gives your taste buds that little pinch is the cherry on top. At $134.95, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4 is appropriately priced for the aged whiskey that is used for the blend with the aromas and flavors really driving home that the bottle is worth every penny. I would definitely buy again given the opportunity and would recommend to more seasoned whiskey enthusiasts because of the bolder oak and char flavors.