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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Straight Bourbon, 96 proof

An exquisite high-rye bourbon with extraordinary flavor. The Origin bourbon whiskey is a 36% high-rye mash bill which showcases the best of classic bourbon with a burst of rye spice. From the meticulous barrel selection to the expert blending, this bourbon embodies the pinnacle of excellence, showcasing the harmonious marriage of time-honored techniques and visionary creativity.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bottled In Bond Bourbon, 100 proof

Crafted with meticulous care and bearing the prestigious Bottled In Bond designation, each bottle of Origin Series Bottled In Bond Bourbon represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship. From the selection of the finest barrels to the precise distillation process, every step is a testament to the distillery's unwavering commitment to producing a bourbon of unparalleled quality.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Double Barreled Rye, 96 proof

While 95/5 rye whiskeys are well known thanks to this being the same recipe that MGP uses, Bardstown puts their own spin on this grain combination. The sip starts with a sweet nose that has touches of grounded notes woven in. Moving into the midpoint, the palate is full of rich flavors, with figs and Bing cherries combining with various chocolate notes to form the highlight. Capping things off, the finish is the least dynamic part of the sip, yet still allows the sip to end things off well. This is a solid first in-house distilled rye for Bardstown. One that delivers a rich dynamic flavor profile and should please rye drinkers who go out of their way to track one down.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series: Goose Island Bourbon County, 

100 proof

It should come as no surprise that when you dump bourbon finished stout in the morning, and later that day fill the same barrels with bourbon, the stout will have a heavy influence on the end product. In this case, Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout’s chocolate notes shine bright throughout the sip. Opening with notes of various chocolate concoctions, the bourbon does a nice job of highlighting its barrel finish influence without being too over the top. The aroma transitions nicely into a similar palate that is full of chocolate mousse notes but also adds in more traditional rye grain, leather, and charred oak. The bourbon has a full meta moment, finishing on lingering notes of barrel-aged stout beer that make you think about all the various liquid components these finishing barrels held in order to produce the end result.

Cocktails

Rye & Peach Old Fashioned

2 oz Bardstown Origin Series Rye

1 oz Mommenpop Blood Orange Aperitif

Dash Cherry bitters

Combine ingredients, stir and serve over ice with a cherry garnish

Bourbon/Yuzu Sour

2 oz Bardstown Origin Series Bourbon

1 oz Hakutsuru Yuzu Liqueur

½ oz simple syrup 

2 dashes Fee Foam

Combine ingredients, shake well and serve over ice