Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series 8 Blended Whiskey
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series 8 Blended Whiskey

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Overview
Bardstown Bourbon Company's Discovery Series #8 stands as the most complex and rye-forward release in the series, blending whiskeys from undisclosed distilleries in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ontario to showcase innovative finishing techniques. This "kitchen sink" approach, typically risky for over-engineering, delivers a balanced and richer sip through expert stave maturation.

Specs at a glance

DetailInfo
StyleBlended Whiskey
ABV57.1%
MashbillBlend of four: 66% 12yo KY bourbon (78% corn/10% rye/12% malted barley), 17% 7yo IN rye (51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barley), 11% 12yo ON corn whiskey (100% corn), 6% 6yo IN rye (95% rye/5% malted barley)
Release InfoJuly 13, 2022; MSRP $140
AgeBlend of 6-, 7-, and 12-year-old whiskeys

Good to know
The final batch underwent maturation with a custom selection of oak staves, chosen for distinctive profiles evoking French toast to Rioja barrels, enhancing the high corn and rye content. Bardstown elevates its blending prowess here, sourcing from multiple regions to create layered complexity without overwhelming the palate.

Tasting notes

  • Nose: Mahogany hue precedes rye-forward aromas balanced by corn sweetness and oak stave influences.
  • Palate: High rye delivers spice amid corn richness; oak enhancements add depth without excess complexity.
  • Finish: Lingering balance from blended ages and staves, richer than typical series entries.

Notable details

  • Production: Sourced from Indiana, Kentucky, and Ontario distilleries; final stave maturation for unique flavors, non-chill filtered implied by proof.
  • Lineage: Part of Bardstown's Discovery Series, pushing blending innovation.
  • Availability: Limited release at $140 MSRP.

"An over-engineered blend usually doesn’t result in a great tasting whiskey, but Bardstown's “kitchen sink” methodology for Discovery Series #8 pays off nicely." – Breaking Bourbon

Closing
A rye-driven blender's showcase, proving thoughtful complexity can refine rather than complicate.

Sources

[1] Breakingbourbon – "Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #8 Review | Breaking Bourbon"

[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series #8 & #9: Comprehensive Review"

[3] Thewhiskeywash – "Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series #8 & #9: Comprehensive Review"

[4] Whiskeyinmyweddingring – "Bardstown Bourbon Co. Discovery Series #8 Blended Whiskey Review"

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