My Liquor Library
news

Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double-Barreled in American and Hungarian Oak Introduction We’re back with Bardstown Bourbon Company, and this time, we're tasting their Discovery Series #13 . This release is a double-barreled Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, finished first in American oak and then in Hungarian oak. It blends four Kentucky bourbons, aged 8, 9, 9, and 15 years , and comes in at 110.8 proof . As longtime fans of Bardstown's Discovery Series, we were excited to dig into this one. So let’s break down what we found. Nose Brad: The nose on this is stunning. It's like decadent maple syrup, with notes of candied almonds and a bit of nuttiness. It really reminded me of a Nutter Butter. There are a lot of raisins on it. It's just a decadent, beautiful nose. 8.5/10 Bob: Yeah, I get a surprising amount of wine character on the nose, like dark red grape, maybe a Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon vibe. There's definitely almond in there, too. My one knock on the Discov

by Robert Book and Bradley Paul Gee · source ↗

Found this useful? Marking helpful boosts the author and shapes the “most helpful” surface on the Chronicle home.

Read more