Barrel Notes: The Bardstown Bourbon Company Blog
Your inside look at the art, innovation, and passion behind our award-winning whiskeys. From Double Gold blends to unique barrel finishes and estate-distilled expressions, discover the craft and character that define Bardstown Bourbon Company.
Kentucky Bourbon Experiences
Looking for Things to Do This Winter Season? Plan a Tour at Our Louisville Distillery
Looking for memorable things to do in Louisville this winter? Discover the Bardstown Bourbon Company Louisville Tasting Room on historic Whiskey Row, where guided tastings, interactive experiences, and expert insights offer a closer look at Kentucky bourbon and modern whiskey-making.
Bourbon Experience Levels
Must-Try Bourbons for Every Experience Level
Discover must-try bourbons for every experience level, from smooth, approachable pours for beginners to complex expressions with distinctive mash bills, higher proofs, and refined barrel ...
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Bourbon Cocktails
Old Fashioned vs. Manhattan: Which Classic Cocktail Deserves the Crown?
Explore the differences between an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan, from their ingredients and flavor profiles to the way each classic cocktail showcases bourbon. Discover ...
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Bourbon Mash Bill
What Is Bourbon Whiskey Made From? Grains, Mash Bills, and the Rules
Ever wondered what gives bourbon its signature sweetness, spice, and smooth character? Explore the grains, mash bills, water, yeast, and federal standards behind every bottle, ...
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Barrel Strength Bourbon
Bourbon Cocktails to Know: Classics, Twists, and Seasonal Sips
From timeless favorites like the Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Mint Julep to creative modern twists, discover bourbon cocktails worth mixing for every occasion. Explore ...
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Bourbon Mash Bill
Inside the Mash Bill: Bourbon Whiskey Ingredients Decoded for Flavor
Ever wondered why some bourbons taste sweet and smooth while others deliver a bold, spicy finish? Discover how corn, rye, wheat, barley, yeast, and water ...
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Two Paths in Pursuit of What Bourbon Can Become
Introducing 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish. There is no single path to pushing the boundaries of bourbon. Sometimes exploration starts ...
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Victoria Pineapple: A Tropical Twist on Bourbon Exploration
Some ideas can only be discovered by following your curiosity. For our latest Barrel Finish release, that curiosity led us well beyond Kentucky ...
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Distillery Reserve Mars Awarded Double Gold
Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend was awarded a Double Gold Medal – with an exceptional score of 98 points – at ...
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Introducing Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend
Distillery Reserve returns with a release built completely different from the ground up. Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend brings together four distinct whiskies ...
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