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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series 12
115.2 proof NAS (blend of 14, 10, 10, and 6 year whiskeys) Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Bardstown, KY $135–$140 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley (Kentucky component); 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% unknown (Kentucky component); 78% corn, 13% rye, 9% unknown (Kentucky component); 60% corn, 26% rye, 10% wheat, 4% malted barley (Bardstown distillate)
Nose

Brown sugar character prominent. Rickhouse funk present but less pronounced than Series 10. Less sweet overall compared to Series 11. Color slightly darker than Series 11.

Palate

Warm, buttery, and silky with virtually no burn despite proof. Cherry, orange slice, and brown sugar emerge gradually. Quiet nuttiness unfolds subtly. Texture is the defining quality—velvet-smooth with excellent mouthfeel.

Finish

Long, understated finish where flavors integrate without jumping forward. Subtle evolution. No harshness.

Very good
A smooth, texture-forward pour where silky mouthfeel and understated flavor integration create an easy-drinking yet sophisticated experience.
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Tasted on Episode 422 Discovering the Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series