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Bourbon Reviews: Bardstown Bourbon Company (Fusion Series #8, #9)

Originally published on whiskeyful.com

8.2 /10

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Type: Bourbon
ABV: 47.75% ABV, mash bill: various (corn-heavy with ry
Price: £76.75

Bourbon Reviews is a Whisky. ABV: 47.75% ABV, mash bill: various (corn-heavy with ry. Our expert rating is 8.2/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Theres an earthy aroma on first sniff much like wet fallen leaves. I pick up notes of heavily spiced cherry compote, fresh yeast, and root beer. Theres a mild note of Queen Annes lace at first, which opens into notes of fresh tangerine peels, and red apples. Its bold and spicy with a strong suggestion of heat from the alcohol.

Palate

My first thought on sipping was that this tastes like freshly baked yeast donuts, and very much in a good way. It has a silky body with mild, fine-grained tannins. Theres a pop of powdered sugar and lush, mature vanilla notes alongside the notes of bread dough, marshmallow root tea, and holy basil. The 12-year in the blend really shows on the palate, rounding out the vanilla sweetness. A dash of water really opens up the aromatics. Score: 4/5 Bardstown Bourbon Fusion #9 (image via Bardstown Bourbon) Tasting Notes: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Vital Stats: This is a blend of two four-year-old and one 12-year-old KSBs aged in new American oak, 48.4% ABV, mash bill: various (corn-heavy with rye, malted barley, and a tiny amount of wheat), SRP $64.99/ 7

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash This is a blend of two four-year-old and one 12-year-old KSBs aged in new American oak, 47.75% ABV, mash bill: various (corn-heavy with rye and malted barley), SRP $64