We’re catching up on the twelfth version of the Discovery Collection from Bardstown Bourbon Firm — as standard a fancy mix however one that’s constructed solely round Kentucky bourbon.
This version is a mix of 4 bourbons, with a 14-year-old Kentucky bourbon made out of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% barley making up 48% of the mix. The remaining whiskeys are a ten yr previous Kentucky bourbon of 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% barley (29%), one other 10 yr previous Kentucky bourbon of 78% corn, 13% rye, 9% barley (29%), and BBCo’s personal 6 yr previous inventory made out of 60% corn, 26% rye, 10% wheat, 4% barley (8%).
This can be a softer expression from the Discovery lineup, its peppery aromas tempered by mild almond notes, a wholesome quantity of barrel char, and a delicate cherry cola factor. It’s mild on its toes, touched with peanut shells and darkish chocolate — the very definition of a light, easygoing bourbon — which is one thing of a shock, given its age.
On the palate, the whiskey has extra nuance and intrigue, although the pumped-up abv helps on that entrance. It’s each fruitier and spicier — extra cherry, extra cola, extra pepper, and extra cloves — which makes for each a soothing and extra full of life expertise on the tongue. Notes of darkish brown sugar try to muscle their method into focus, however a heavier barrel char-driven high quality retains all of this at bay. The end is the place issues lastly get extra attention-grabbing, evoking a stronger cherry cola observe with an virtually brandy-like sweetness to it. All informed, nevertheless, it’s one of many extra pedestrian releases within the sequence.
115.2 proof.
B+ / $140
Bardstown Bourbon Firm Discovery Collection #12
$140
