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Bourbon Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5

We review Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5. It's part of a collaborative series that blends bourbon distilled at Bardstown with other bourbons.

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5 (image via Bardstown Bourbon Company)

Tasting Notes

About:

This bourbon comes in at 94.9 proof. The a price point is about $60 per bottle. Bardstown Bourbon is located in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Appearance:
Light blond, with an even viscosity that hangs in sheets.
Nose:
Bananas foster with a hint of marzipan hit my nose first. I observed orange peel as the dominant citrus note. Very characteristic baking spices also came through with clove and nutmeg, chased away by a whisper of white pepper for a spicy note on the end.
Palate:
Balanced but intense heat presents first as this bourbon hits the tongue. A gentle medicinal note comes forward but is quickly replaced by a note of melted butter. There are some less refined wood notes–like sawdust with a hint of pine. Bright citrus notes and brown sugar take over as the brightness amps up with a bit of spice from white pepper. Over ice, many of the less pleasant flavors subside and the more malty and baked goods flavors take front stage. There is cinnamon, and an undertone of dried cherry. Fewer of the leathery or woody notes come out over ice as well.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash 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.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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