The Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond is a six-year-old wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from the distillery's first 100% estate-distilled releases, bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV).
A modern take on a classic designation, it honors the strict federal standards established in 1897: distilled by one distiller at one distillery during one season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse and bottled at 100 proof. Its recipe is crafted with 20% wheat in the mash bill, which sets it apart from traditional bottled-in-bond expressions.
The wheat brings a softer, sweeter character than high-rye bourbons, creating exceptional balance. Expect rich caramel, vanilla and honey layered with baking spice, toasted oak and a subtle creaminess, a modern, creamy wheater with a complex fruit and spice profile.
The dark label with its tree artwork makes it a handsome gift.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Estate distilling means the bourbon was made from start to finish at the distillery's own stills.
Wheated bourbons are prized for their soft, gentle sweetness.
Six years in oak gives the whiskey depth while keeping the wheat's creaminess.
A splash of water opens up the honey and vanilla.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, honey.
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Palate: Baking spice, toasted oak, creamy wheat.
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Character: Balanced and approachable.
Specifications
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Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company, Kentucky
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Series: Origin Series
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Style: Wheated Kentucky straight bourbon, bottled in bond
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Mash Bill: 20% wheat
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Age: 6 years
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on a large cube, or elevate a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan. It pairs with pecan pie, roast chicken or butterscotch desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it estate distilled?
Yes, it is from Bardstown Bourbon Company's first 100% estate-distilled releases.
How old is it?
Six years.
What makes it wheated?
Wheat makes up 20% of the mash bill.
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