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Bourbon Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak

Introduction This week on Film & Whiskey , we're diving into something special: the Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Bourbon. As the inaugural release in Bardstown’s new Distillery Reserve line, this bottle carries some serious pedigree. It's a blend of five Kentucky straight bourbons, aged between nine and eighteen years, and finished for 14 months in 300-year-old French oak barrels—originally harvested for the Notre Dame Cathedral restoration. Clocking in at 110.1 proof, this release is as much about storytelling as it is about flavor. But does it live up to the hype? Let's find out. This review is part of our upcoming episode "Moneyball / Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Bourbon." Stay tuned for the full episode release! Nose Bob: The nose on this is just phenomenal. Right after pouring, it hits with that classic “mature bourbon” scent—deep, rich, and complex without being over-oaked. It immediately rem

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