Daniel Davis
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #11
Bardstown Bourbon Company has crafted a wonderful blended bourbon with their Discovery Series #11. The team at Bardstown has created a blend of 73% 13 year old Kentucky bourbon, 10 year old Kentucky bourbon, and 6 year old French oak bourbon to create a unique and delicious product.
Nose
This bourbon opens with a rich nose of cherry, caramel, maple sugar, charred oak, and blackberries.
Palate
As one takes a sip, toffee, cinnamon spice, nutmeg, vanilla, and raisins stand out. The flavors are perfectly balanced and sweet.
Finish
The finish is long with flavors of French oak, bourbon-soaked cherries, white pepper, and leather.
Overall
Discovery Series #11 is an excellent profile of the blending capabilities of Bardstown Bourbon Company. Even though the cost is high, drinkers are offered a great blend of base bourbons and a unique flavor profile.
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Bardstown Bourbon Company
Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company and undisclosed Kentucky distillery(ies)
Release Date: October 2023
Proof: 118.1
Age: Blend of 6, 10, and 13 year old bourbons
Mashbill: Blend of bourbons:
-73% 13 Year Kentucky Bourbon: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
-21% 10 Year Kentucky Bourbon: 78% Corn, 13% Rye, 9% Malted Barley
-6% 6 Year Kentucky Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bourbon: 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
Color: Mahogany
MSRP: $140 / 750mL (2023)
Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Discovery Series #11 is a standout blended bourbon that showcases the skill and creativity of their team. With a nuanced nose, balanced palate, and long finish, this bourbon offers a complex and enjoyable drinking experience. While on the pricier side, the high quality and unique flavors make it well worth trying.
As a bourbon enthusiast, I have to say I am thoroughly impressed by Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Discovery Series #11. The blend of different ages and oak finishes creates a complex and well-balanced flavor profile that is sure to please any bourbon lover. It may be on the pricier side, but the quality and experience it offers makes it worth every penny.
Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Discovery Series #11 is a complex and well-balanced blended bourbon that showcases the brand’s blending abilities. With a rich nose and satisfying palate and finish, this bourbon is worth the higher price for a unique and delicious experience.