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Bourbon Review: Bardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bourbon

We review Bardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bourbon, part of a new series of in-house distilled whiskeys from this Kentucky distillery.

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Bardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bourbon review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged six years. 96 Proof (48% ABV). high rye contribution of 36% in the mash bill. $44.99.
Appearance:
Pale orange, just a hint lighter than it’s BIB cousin.
Nose:
Tangerine and vanilla with eggnog dominate, with notes of pine rolling around the edges.
Palate:
Smooth and round with coconut and toasted walnut filling the center, with a dusting of anise. Lighter wood notes of pine or cedar appear rather than oak. The finish has a strong vanilla flavor with surprising notes of sherry and grapes.
Finish:
Comments:
A truly great whiskey that captures the heart of a bourbon with heavy rye in the mash bill. I want this on my shelf, I want it at the whiskey bar, I want it to bring to a friend’s house, I want it on the weekday, on the weekend … you get the idea. It’s not going to absolutely blow your socks off, but does everything short of that.

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.

Jeffrey Nitschke

Jeffrey Nitschke is Portland area attorney whose career has dovetailed with a love of fine spirits and cigars. His hometown is rich with microdistilleries, which has afforded him the opportunity to learn the nuances of whiskey tasting and whiskey making. His writing and enthusiasm for the hobby has led to lasting friendships with other whiskey aficionados and connisures across the United States.

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