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Bourbon Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Steve’s Legacy

We review Bardstown Bourbon Company's Steve's Legacy. It's named in honor of master distiller Steve Nally, who's celebrating 50 years in the bourbon industry.

OVERALL RATING

8
  • Austin Scarberry is a writer and pastry chef.
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Steve's Legacy (image via De Wine Spot)

Tasting Notes

About:

Kentucky straight bourbon finished in French oak for 25 days. 100 proof/50% ABV. Mash bill: 52% 15-year Kentucky bourbon (corn 75%, rye 13%, malted barley 12%), 25% five-year Bardstown Bourbon Company bourbon (corn 68%, wheat 20%, malted barley 12%), 23% five-year Bardstown Bourbon Company bourbon (corn 60%, rye 36%, malted barley 4%).
Appearance:
The bourbon is the color of browned butter. It is semi-viscous, the drops running rather quickly down the side of the glass — though not so quickly as to escape notice.
Nose:
Refreshing and mildly sweet, with notes of red pear, mint chocolate, molasses, and macadamia nut. The scent is pleasantly nostalgic.
Palate:
Very agreeable; the bourbon starts off with a soft mouthfeel and gradually climbs to a moderate intensity which leaves the gums tingling mildly. Initially creamy notes of cherries, oatmeal, grape leaf, and cantaloupe can be detected, after which a floral bouquet opens up beautifully. The finish leaves a lingering impression of salt and lemon juice. Overall, an extremely clean palate.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a very fine bourbon, flavorful enough to enjoy on its own but constrained enough to work as a food accompaniment if preferred. It is quite possibly the most refreshing whiskey I have ever encountered. The lasting impression is one of fresh, mellow sweetness with just a bit of bite, like lemonade on a hot day. Pick it up when you get the chance and enjoy it on a summer evening.

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.

Austin Scarberry

Austin Scarberry is a Portland, Oregon-based writer and pastry chef. His culinary expertise uniquely informs his reviews, as he brings the gentle thoughtfulness of baking to his whiskey writing. Beyond The Whiskey Wash, Austin indulges his passion for creative writing, focusing primarily on poetry and fantasy/sci-fi genres. His literary works have been featured in Sci-Phi Journal and Oprelle Publications' poetry anthology "Matter — 2021 Edition II".

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