The 6th edition in Bardstown Bourbon Company's Discovery Series. This release is a blend of bourbons featuring 68% 11yr Kentucky, 16% 17yr Tennessee and 16% 7yr Indiana bourbon. Let's dive in.
A delight and an example of a whiskey I'd go out of my way to find. There isn't much out there with a profile like this specific Discovery release, and it's one to keep a backup bottle of, for sure.
Discovery Series #2 doesn’t disappoint for those who like higher aged, higher proof bourbons. The age shows through with oak being a dominant trait. However, it’s nicely balanced by more subtle classic sweeter flavors which allow the sip to produce a more distinguished well-rounded flavor profile.
This is a nice, smooth bourbon. The blend creates an enjoyable mixture of flavors that is fun to parse through, and while no one element stands above the other, there is something special to this fusion that has really captured my palate.
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House Review
Nose:
Rich nougat, rising bread, cinnamon buns, clove, cocoa and a touch of nuttiness. Sweet, creamy, a good deal of complexity.
Taste:
Moderate mouthfeel, a touch of heat but extremely well behaved. Cocoa, honey, vanilla bean. Creamy nougat, sweet cinnamon roll, brown butter and nice tannins. Delicious.
Finish:
Long finish, a touch more heat here, but it balances nicely with the tannin, cocoa, caramel and cream.
Overall:
A delight and an example of a whiskey I'd go out of my way to find. There isn't much out there with a profile like this specific Discovery release, and it's one to keep a backup bottle of, for sure.
Score:
88
By t8ke
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