| Category | Bourbon |
|---|---|
| Country | Region | United States, Indiana |
| Distillery | Bardstown |
| Age statement | 6yr |
| Alcohol % | Proof | 57.1% | 114.2 pf |
| Release | 2025 |
| Mash bill | Corn 60% / Rye 36% / Malted Barley 4% |
| Cask type | Un-charred New American oak |
| Price point | $80 |
| Region | Indiana |
| Bottle status | Active |
Bardstown: Single Barrel Bourbon George’s & Modern Liquor
Appearance / Color
Not provided
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Bold and expressive. Caramel and vanilla lead, followed by cherry cola, orange peel, maple, cocoa, and layered baking spices. A confident oak presence anchors the aromatics.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich and full-bodied. Caramel, brown butter, and shortbread give way to cherry, dark fruit, cinnamon, and red pepper flake heat. High-rye spice shows clearly, balanced by sweetness and depth, with hints of licorice and cocoa adding complexity.
Finish
Long, sticky, and satisfying. Lingering toffee, charred oak, black pepper, and warming spice fade slowly, leaving a bold, memorable close.
Deep amber with dark copper tones and slow, oily legs that hint at concentration and proof. Bold and expressive. Caramel and vanilla lead, followed by cherry cola, orange peel, maple, cocoa, and layered baking spices. A confident oak presence anchors the aromatics. Rich and full-bodied. Caramel, brown butter, and shortbread give way to cherry, dark fruit, cinnamon, and red pepper flake heat. High-rye spice shows clearly, balanced by sweetness and depth, with hints of licorice and cocoa adding complexity. Long, sticky, and satisfying. Lingering toffee, charred oak, black pepper, and warming spice fade slowly, leaving a bold, memorable close. Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Single Barrel Bourbon program highlights the distillery’s reputation for producing bold, complex, cask-strength whiskey that consistently overdelivers for its price. Typically featuring a high-rye mashbill and aged a minimum of six years, these barrels often drink older than their stated age due to thoughtful barrel selection and rickhouse management. Store picks, in particular, are widely regarded as the standout expressions in the lineup. Reviewers frequently describe them as “bangers” and exceptional values, offering premium single-barrel character with deep oak, rich sweetness, and assertive spice. Proof varies by barrel—often landing well north of 110—which adds intensity without overwhelming balance when the barrel is right. This George’s & Modern Liquor selection stands out as one of those barrels. Personally tasted and selected before purchase, it exemplifies what makes Bardstown single barrels special: power, complexity, and personality, all working in harmony.
Bardstown: Single Barrel Bourbon George’s & Modern Liquor
Bottle Specs
- Category
- Bourbon
- Distillery
- Bardstown
- Country | Region
- United States, Indiana
- Age Statement
- 6yr
- Alcohol / Proof
- 57.1% / 114.2 pf
- Price Point
- $80
- Mash Bill
- Corn 60% / Rye 36% / Malted Barley 4%
- Cask Type
- Un-charred New American oak
- Release
- 2025
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Not provided
Nose
Bold and expressive. Caramel and vanilla lead, followed by cherry cola, orange peel, maple, cocoa, and layered baking spices. A confident oak presence anchors the aromatics.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied. Caramel, brown butter, and shortbread give way to cherry, dark fruit, cinnamon, and red pepper flake heat. High-rye spice shows clearly, balanced by sweetness and depth, with hints of licorice and cocoa adding complexity.
Finish
Long, sticky, and satisfying. Lingering toffee, charred oak, black pepper, and warming spice fade slowly, leaving a bold, memorable close.
Deep amber with dark copper tones and slow, oily legs that hint at concentration and proof. Bold and expressive. Caramel and vanilla lead, followed by cherry cola, orange peel, maple, cocoa, and layered baking spices. A confident oak presence anchors the aromatics. Rich and full-bodied. Caramel, brown butter, and shortbread give way to cherry, dark fruit, cinnamon, and red pepper flake heat. High-rye spice shows clearly, balanced by sweetness and depth, with hints of licorice and cocoa adding complexity. Long, sticky, and satisfying. Lingering toffee, charred oak, black pepper, and warming spice fade slowly, leaving a bold, memorable close. Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Single Barrel Bourbon program highlights the distillery’s reputation for producing bold, complex, cask-strength whiskey that consistently overdelivers for its price. Typically featuring a high-rye mashbill and aged a minimum of six years, these barrels often drink older than their stated age due to thoughtful barrel selection and rickhouse management. Store picks, in particular, are widely regarded as the standout expressions in the lineup. Reviewers frequently describe them as “bangers” and exceptional values, offering premium single-barrel character with deep oak, rich sweetness, and assertive spice. Proof varies by barrel—often landing well north of 110—which adds intensity without overwhelming balance when the barrel is right. This George’s & Modern Liquor selection stands out as one of those barrels. Personally tasted and selected before purchase, it exemplifies what makes Bardstown single barrels special: power, complexity, and personality, all working in harmony.