Bardstown Bourbon Company has revealed two limited fall expressions, 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish Whiskey. Both releases will roll out nationwide in the US in limited quantities from August 21, 2026, priced at US$139.99 per 750ml bottle.
Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish began as a bespoke blend of straight bourbon and rye. It then spent an additional 32 months in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks sourced from Scotland’s remote Isle of Jura.
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The casks previously matured single malt Scotch whisky. According to the brand, they contribute layers of ripe fruit, soft malt, subtle smoke, and maritime character while preserving the whiskey’s bourbon foundation.
“At Bardstown Bourbon, we are relentless in pursuit of flavor and no whiskey typifies this like the Isle of Jura,” said Dan Callaway, master blender at Lofted Spirits. “With just 238 residents, Jura is not just remote – its location offers a unique fingerprint of flavor singular to these barrels.”
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The 59-gallon sherry casks proved too large to store in the ricks. Instead, the team placed them in the warehouse aisles for 32 months.
Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish was recently awarded 99 points at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition. This was the highest score given in this year’s North American judging. The whiskey is presented at 104 proof.
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READ THE STORYThe 2026 Discovery release begins with a blend of seven, 10 and 11-year-old bourbons. A four-month finishing period in custom-made Garryana oak barrels adds further layers of spice and structure.
Garryana oak, also known as Oregon White Oak, is native to the Pacific Northwest and grows in the Willamette Valley. Prized for its strength and scarcity, its dense grain slows oxidation and evaporation while lending flavors such as clove and nutmeg.
This year’s Discovery is the second Bardstown Bourbon release to explore the oak, following the Distillery Reserve Cascadia earlier this year.
The 2026 Discovery is bottled at 112.8 proof (56.4% ABV). According to the official notes from the brand, it opens with toasted oak, burnt sugar and baked apple cobbler, with dried cherry and cinnamon bark across the palate, leading to a long, warming finish.
“These releases started from two different questions,” said Callaway. “Discovery asked how far we could take an already exceptional blend. Lochs of Jura asked what unique character these remarkable casks could contribute over time. Both led us somewhere unexpected, and that’s where the exciting whiskey discoveries happen.”
The releases also mark a first for the company’s annual bottlings. Both feature original commissioned artwork inspired by the whiskey itself.
Louisville artist Margaret Archambault created each piece after experiencing the liquid. She translated aroma, flavor, and texture into visual art for the bottles and packaging.
The new design also signals an evolution for both series. The Finishing Series expands on the brand’s limited-edition collaborations, while Discovery moves from numbered to annual releases.
