Chateau de Laubade II is a blend of Kentucky and Tennessee straight bourbon whiskies, aged 12 and 10 years, respectively, and finished in Chateau de Laubade Armagnac casks. The Kentucky bourbon, with a mashbill of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley, provides oak flavors, while the Tennessee bourbon, made from 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley, adds citrus and floral notes. Bottled at 107 proof, it is available in 750 ml for $159.99.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Chateau de Laubade Batch 2 standalone is a fantastic finished bourbon that leans-in to the candied ginger and fruit zest / peel.
While the whiskey is great to sip, the Chateau Laubade Armagnac finish is a little overwhelming. It doesn’t taste like bourbon, it mostly tastes like Armagnac.
With their latest limited edition release finished in Château De Laubade Armagnac barrels, Bardstown Bourbon company once again flexes their blending skills.
