May 4, 2022
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5 – Review
The Legend
Bardstown Bourbon Company operates one of the most state of the art distilleries that I have had a chance to visit. Walls of glass greet you as you pull up and walk towards the entrance. The restaurant offers a unique and delicious menu and their bar invites you to try their full collection. If you find yourself with time to spare, their experiences do not disappoint. The barrel thieving is one of my favorites.
Legend has it that the labels on the first releases of the Fusion and Discovery series used to be shades of green. People confused the whiskey for ryes because most labels for ryes include green. Bardstown Bourbon Company then changed their labels for each series to a variation of blue and red respectively to remove the confusion.
Tasting Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5
Distiller: Bardstown Bourbon Company
Region: Bardstown, Kentucky
Mash Bill:
56% Bardstown Bourbon Co – 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
14% Bardstown Bourbon Co – 60% Corn, 26% Rye, 10% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley
30% Kentucky – 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Cask: unknown
Age: Youngest is 3yrs; combination of 3yrs, 4yrs, 11yrs
ABV: 47.45%
Proof: 94.9
Retail Price: ~$60 – 65
Color: deep honey
Legs: fast, thin-bodied
Nose: chocolate covered oranges, baking spice, vanilla, hints of graham crackers, toasted marshmallow, salted caramel and must
Palate: baking spice, mint, oak, almond skins, astringent mouthfeel
Finish: medium, hints of liquorice, lingers a bit on the right cheek
"A new blend of bourbon from a new blend of bourbon makers"
From Bardstown Bourbon Company
Final Thoughts
Love the nose and the palate has just enough to keep it interesting
Overall: 
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