Bardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bourbon bottled at 48% ABV) — a $44.99 expression that merits close attention.
Aged six years. 96 Proof (48% ABV). high rye contribution of 36% in the mash bill. $44.99. Pale orange, just a hint lighter than its BIB cousin. Tangerine and vanilla with eggnog dominate, with notes of pine rolling around the edges. A truly great whiskey that captures the heart of a bourbon with heavy rye in the mash bill. I want this on my shelf, I want it at the whiskey bar, I want it to bring to a friends house, I want it on the weekday, on the weekend you get the idea. Its not going to absolutely blow your socks off, but does everything short of that. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Verdict
Bardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bourbon delivers a thoroughly accomplished whiskey that justifies its $44.99 price point. It is well-crafted, balanced, and worthy of a place in any considered collection.
