Bourbon cannot exceed 160 proof, poured off for aging at no more than 125 proof, and bottled at 80 proof or more.

While the front is sweet and mellow, with vanilla notes, the finish is wild and lingering. Once it opens up, the smell is light, fresh and smells like a warm, dusty cornfield.

A fantastic spa just 30-minutes outside of Louisville. The mash bill 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley, with 49.45% ABV, 98.9 proof, and retails for $124.99. Final Thoughts: This expression of Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a definite departure from their Discover Series #1. Nose: This bourbon smells like a barn, in the best way. BBCo and other distillers in the area are looking to transform the region into one of the nation’s first Napa Valley type of destination experiences in the heart of whiskey country, crafting the ultimate bourbon destination vacation for any whiskey enthusiast. Appearance: The rich color of this whiskey is another aspect of the change that takes place in the final aging process. All four additions were Kentucky Straight Bourbon, made with corn, rye and malted barley. Bardstown is striving to redefine the tasting experience along with the idea of what bourbon can be and from my experience with their latest release of The Prisoner, I am excited to see what comes next. Brown sugar and stone fruit blended to add a hint of a white port that I noticed on the nose. The front has notes of buttered popcorn, caramel and toasted marshmallows, banana, leather.

The finish is slightly smokey and sweet, balancing out the harshness of the charred oak flavors. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Palate: From the get-go this bourbon exhibited a buttery soft texture, gentle heat and an oaky finish. A true Kentucky cowboy; somehow BBCo managed to capture the essence of Bluegrass State and put it in a bottle. Even with a mask in your hand and social-distancing guidelines in your head, you can safely enjoy a number of Kentucky Bourbon tours and tastings. Bardstown Bourbon Co. impressed us back in 2019 with the inaugural releases of its Fusion and Discovery Series whiskeys.As a reminder, the Fusion Series showcases blends of BBCo’s house-made whiskey and an older sourced spirit, while the Discovery Series is merely a blend of entirely sourced whiskeys. All four additions were Kentucky Straight Bourbon, made with corn, rye and malted barley.

The Perfect Lodging in Kentucky Bourbon Country. It was interesting to taste the differences between each expression. The combination of new and mature flavors are light and fresh. As we all know Kentucky is Bourbon County and Bardstown in right in the middle. My final observations brought about a bit of a spicy nature I associate with coffee cake and a hint of orange peel that rounded out the overall flavor profile. It is a 100 proof, 9 year old Tennessee bourbon that was aged for an additional 18 months in ex-French oak red wine barrels used to age The Prisoner wine. It has a smooth texture with a warmth that verges on prickly but doesn’t linger. Copyright 2019, Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast | Website Development by Logan Marketing.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Kitchen & Bar is excited to serve you again with a limited capacity, new hours, and a new menu starting Friday, July 10th! Nose: At first, a little astringent. | Powered by WordPress, Whiskey Review: Whiskey Acres Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Tasters’ Barrel Reunion #2, Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon: The Prisoner. Palate: The front is hot and spicy, with notes of cinnamon and chocolate malt with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Mature woody notes lift into dusty hay and grass with sweet thyme and rosemary. Nothing stops the flow of Kentucky Bourbon or Kentucky Bourbon tours, which have survived all manner of challenging times since before the Civil War, and our current challenging circumstances are no different. Nose: The nose is sweet, with notes of grape, peach, sweet corn and oak. I feel like the terroir really comes through in the scent; it transports me directly into the heart of a Kentucky farm, with bread slowly baking in a wood-fired oven and sweet corn and ripe tomatoes growing in the backyard. We offer 10 luxury guest rooms for you to choose from. Although there were similarities in flavor they were all very distinct, each with a particular flavor profile and unique personality. Vital Statistics: 100 proof; 9 year old Tennessee bourbon finished 18 months in ex-French oak red wine barrels; around $125 per 750 ml bottle. Vital Stats: The mash bill is a blend of four different whiskies, aged up to 13 years, and 75% of the blend comes from an 11-year aged high-rye bourbon. And the best part of staying with us (other than the romantic ambience)? Each bottle costs around $129.99. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. The charred leather flavor was a little intense, and I wish there was a little more balance between the light and heavy flavors, but the younger whiskey still stands up to its 11-year aged counterpart.

Vital Stats: BBCo’s Collaborative Series #1 is nine-year-aged Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Tennessee, aged in Phifer Pavitt Reserve Cabarnet Sauvignon French Oak barrels for 19 months. Copyright 2020 - The Whiskey Wash   -  Designed by Thrive Appearance: Lighter, reddish amber in color with delicate legs that grab onto your glass and stay there.

A well-balanced bourbon, for me, ticks a number of boxes. Despite being somewhat isolated in rural Bardstown, Kentucky, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s (BBCo) operations lie in a modern facility located, essentially, in the middle of a cornfield. Since you’re in Bardstown for Kentucky Bourbon tours, consider staying at Bardstown’s Kentucky Bourbon-themed bed-and-breakfast. The tannins and heat really come through in the front, but the sweetness on the finish is mouth-watering and chocolatey. At times the Cabernet Sauvignon is the only thing I can taste, and I wish there was slightly less wine flavor and a little more bourbon flavors to balance it out. Nose: With my first whiff, my senses were engaged by the raw sugar and oak. Plums and blackberry lead the charge into the leathery, oaky finish. One could easily spend an entire day taking in everything there is to see at BBCo. We have hand crafted a 3-Day guide that will take you through the best of everything in Bardstown and the surrounding area. Appearance: The color is a dark red, mahogany color.

Book your Bourbon Manor room today. Tasting Notes: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #1.

It is a 100 proof, 9 year old Tennessee bourbon that was aged for an additional 18 months in ex-French oak red wine barrels used to age The Prisoner wine. We can’t wait to see you for your Kentucky Bourbon tours!

The wheated whiskey makes the mouthfeel silky and graceful, while the high-rye blends give it a subtle spicy backbone. Vital Stats: The blend is 60% of BBCo’s two year old wheated and high rye bourbons combined with an 11 year old Kentucky bourbon, and the mash bill is made up of corn, rye, wheat and malted barley. Palate: Mixing younger whiskey with older, more mature whiskey can often create interesting and complex flavor profiles, as is the case with Bardstown’s Fusion Series #1. Wheatgrass and caramel, with light notes of citrus fruit also come and go. Bourbon must be produced in the United States and made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn. A well-balanced bourbon, for me, ticks a number of boxes.