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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series 9
112.5 proof NAS (blend of 8, 12, 17, and 12 year whiskeys) Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Bardstown, KY $135–$140 80% corn, 10% wheat, 5% rye, 5% malted barley (Georgia component); 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley (Kentucky component); additional components vary
Nose

Rich caramel and vanilla with dark fruits emerging. Pronounced malted barley character. Nuttiness present. Chalky, wafer-like mid-note quality. Hints of chocolate and dark berries. Not aggressively mineral despite the 17-year Tennessee component.

Palate

Fruit-forward with dark raspberry and blackberry notes dominating. Vanilla and caramel persist. Wafer-like quality sits on the mid-palate. Oak notes more subdued than on nose. Texture is creamy.

Finish

Fruit carries cleanly from palate through finish. Good persistence without harshness.

Pleasant
A well-crafted blend that hits classic bourbon notes with a creamy texture and fruit-forward character, though individual components don't fully integrate into a singular identity.
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Tasted on Episode 422 Discovering the Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series