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Bourbon Review: Bardstown Bourbon: The Prisoner

We review Bardstown Bourbon: The Prisoner, a 100 proof, 9 year old Tennessee bourbon that was aged for an additional 18 months in ex-French oak red wine barrels used to age The Prisoner wine.

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Bardstown Bourbon: The Prisoner

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
The rich color of this whiskey is another aspect of the change that takes place in the final aging process. Those final 18 months of aging pull out a garnet tinge in the Bardstown bourbon, setting it apart from many of the lighter tan and soft caramel colors I am accustomed to with many whiskey’s.
Nose:
With my first whiff, my senses were engaged by the raw sugar and oak. With the final aging process of this bourbon taking place in Prisoner wine barrels, I also noticed a port-like note that worked very nicely with the gentle hint of citrus that chased the other smells down.
Palate:
From the get-go this bourbon exhibited a buttery soft texture, gentle heat and an oaky finish. Brown sugar and stone fruit blended to add a hint of a white port that I noticed on the nose. My final observations brought about a bit of a spicy nature I associate with coffee cake and a hint of orange peel that rounded out the overall flavor profile.
Finish:
Comments:
I am picky when it comes to bourbon, and lucky for me, this one delivered what I was looking for. This selection from Bardstown is a delight and would go nicely sitting by a fire, sharing a drink with friends or a quiet moment enjoying the sunset.

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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