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Bardstown Bourbon Company x Maison Ferrand Finished No. 2
111.8 proof Mixed (9, 11, and 12 year components) Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Bardstown, KY $139.99 73% 9-year (74/18/8), 10% 11-year (78/13/9), 10% 12-year (75/13/12), 7% 6-year high-rye (95/5)
Nose

Dusty oak; rich grape notes typical of Cognac; hints of dried fruit.

Palate

Intensely sweet and decadent on entry with overwhelming flavor impact; prominent black cherry and currant syrup; dark vanilla; a hint of raisin and apple; the small rye component provides just enough spice on the tail end to balance the intense sweetness across the full palate.

Finish

Long, complex finish with lingering cherry-leather notes; the Cognac influence adds fruity depth.

Really good
An expertly blended cognac-finished expression that delivers intense, multi-layered sweetness and dark fruit character—the rye component provides crucial balance to what would otherwise be purely dessert-like.
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