Bardstown Bourbon Company is known for their unique offerings that set them apart from every other distillery in the United States. It seems that there isn't anything they won't try and if you're a finished whiskey fan, BBC is definitely in your wheelhouse! Once in awhile, this innovative and forward-thinking company issues a distillery-only release, which is the case with this Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish blend of whiskeys.
Mizunara Oak trees grow twisted in the hardest-to-reach corners of Japan. The wood is incredibly rare and highly acclaimed for many industries. This incredibly rare whiskey was comprised of just SIX barrels of Mizunara Oak, aged for 28 months to provide the unique and unforgettable flavors in this 375mL bottle. The whiskeys that make up this incredible blend carry age statements from nine to fifteen years, each with it's own unique mash bill.
Blend Origin Age Mash Bill
47% KY 15 Yr 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
33% KY 14 Yr 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
15% IN 9 Yr 45% Corn, 51% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
5% TN 18 Yr 84% Corn, 8% Rye, 8% Malted Barley
We lept at the opportunity to taste and share our thoughts on such a small batch, highly anticipated release. Saddle brown color with flashes of ripe berries when touched by light, this bottle is oozing with aromas of toffee, roasted nuts, Kentucky butter cake and oak. Unique and mouthwatering, flavors of brown butter, vanilla, Three Musketeers candy bar, toasted S'mores and baking spices round out the evolving and changing flavor profile. On the sweeter side from beginning to end, this has a rich mouthfeel that quickly puts a satisfying smile on your face.
If there was a down side to this bottle, it is that it can only be found at the Bardstown Bourbon Company distillery gift shop and Louisville tasting room while it lasts. But the hunt is half of the fun, isn't it? This bottle was absolutely exceptional!
ABV: 54.65% (109.3 proof)
Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company
Suggested retail price: $99.99
Drink The Bottles score: 95/100
