| Category | Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon |
|---|---|
| Country | Region | United States, Indiana |
| Distillery | Bardstown Bourbon Company |
| Age statement | 6yrs |
| Alcohol % | Proof | 100% | 100 pf |
| Release | Ongoing |
| Mash bill | Corn 68% / Wheat 20% / Malted Barley 12% |
| Cask type | New American Oak |
| Price point | $50 |
| Region | Indiana |
| Bottle status | Active |
Bardstown: Bardstown: Origin Series Bottled In Bond
Appearance / Color
Not provided
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Gentle and restrained. Fresh wheat bread, light honey, soft cream, and coffee cake with subtle baking spice. Delicate rather than bold.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Soft and creamy. Fresh peach bread, light syrup sweetness, muted cinnamon powder, vanilla cream, and hints of white peppercorn. A touch of lightly charred oak rounds things out.
Finish
Clean and lingering. Fresh wheat bread, light charred oak, green peppercorn spice, and a touch of sweet cream, fading into dry bread and gentle spice that hangs on longer than expected.
Gentle and restrained. Fresh wheat bread, light honey, soft cream, and coffee cake with subtle baking spice. Delicate rather than bold. Soft and creamy. Fresh peach bread, light syrup sweetness, muted cinnamon powder, vanilla cream, and hints of white peppercorn. A touch of lightly charred oak rounds things out. Clean and lingering. Fresh wheat bread, light charred oak, green peppercorn spice, and a touch of sweet cream, fading into dry bread and gentle spice that hangs on longer than expected. Bardstown Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond marks a major turning point for the distillery, representing their full transition from sourced whiskey to 100% in-house production. Rather than carrying over expectations from past releases, Bardstown intentionally launched the Origin Series with multiple mashbills, allowing each whiskey to stand on its own without being compared to a “house style.” The wheated Bottled-in-Bond expression leans into balance and drinkability, emphasizing gentle baking notes, soft sweetness, and a creamy texture. While it doesn’t aim to dominate with intensity or complexity, it succeeds by delivering a well-structured, easy-sipping bourbon that highlights the strengths of wheat and careful maturation. At its price point, it offers a compelling entry into Bardstown’s in-house era and fills a niche that remains relatively rare: a wheated, Bottled-in-Bond bourbon that’s both accessible and thoughtfully made.
Bardstown: Bardstown: Origin Series Bottled In Bond
Bottle Specs
- Category
- Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon
- Distillery
- Bardstown Bourbon Company
- Country | Region
- United States, Indiana
- Age Statement
- 6yrs
- Alcohol / Proof
- 100% / 100 pf
- Price Point
- $50
- Mash Bill
- Corn 68% / Wheat 20% / Malted Barley 12%
- Cask Type
- New American Oak
- Release
- Ongoing
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Not provided
Nose
Gentle and restrained. Fresh wheat bread, light honey, soft cream, and coffee cake with subtle baking spice. Delicate rather than bold.
Palate
Soft and creamy. Fresh peach bread, light syrup sweetness, muted cinnamon powder, vanilla cream, and hints of white peppercorn. A touch of lightly charred oak rounds things out.
Finish
Clean and lingering. Fresh wheat bread, light charred oak, green peppercorn spice, and a touch of sweet cream, fading into dry bread and gentle spice that hangs on longer than expected.
Gentle and restrained. Fresh wheat bread, light honey, soft cream, and coffee cake with subtle baking spice. Delicate rather than bold. Soft and creamy. Fresh peach bread, light syrup sweetness, muted cinnamon powder, vanilla cream, and hints of white peppercorn. A touch of lightly charred oak rounds things out. Clean and lingering. Fresh wheat bread, light charred oak, green peppercorn spice, and a touch of sweet cream, fading into dry bread and gentle spice that hangs on longer than expected. Bardstown Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond marks a major turning point for the distillery, representing their full transition from sourced whiskey to 100% in-house production. Rather than carrying over expectations from past releases, Bardstown intentionally launched the Origin Series with multiple mashbills, allowing each whiskey to stand on its own without being compared to a “house style.” The wheated Bottled-in-Bond expression leans into balance and drinkability, emphasizing gentle baking notes, soft sweetness, and a creamy texture. While it doesn’t aim to dominate with intensity or complexity, it succeeds by delivering a well-structured, easy-sipping bourbon that highlights the strengths of wheat and careful maturation. At its price point, it offers a compelling entry into Bardstown’s in-house era and fills a niche that remains relatively rare: a wheated, Bottled-in-Bond bourbon that’s both accessible and thoughtfully made.