Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Normandy Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish
104.2 proof
12–13 years
Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company
$99.99
75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley (two MGBs used)
Nose
Fruity honey, crisp apple, vanilla cream, spicy brown sugar, caramel, orange peel, and baked apple pie with nutty undertones.
Palate
Rich apple compote and concentrated fruit jam with toasted almond, lingering cherry notes, and deep sweetness from the brandy finish; smooth and layered complexity.
Finish
Long, warming, and persistent with fruit-forward character that extends well across the palate.
Overall Score
4.8 / 5
A fruit-driven masterwork of concentrated flavor and complexity from 28 months in French Calvados casks followed by four months in medium-toasted new oak.
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Perfection
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