Bardstown Discovery Series #1
Bourbon · Bardstown Bourbon Company · Bardstown, KY
Bardstown Discovery Series #1 is a bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company in Bardstown, KY. It is bottled at 121.2 proof (60.6% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $130.
Tasting notes
The inaugural Discovery release (2019). A cask-strength blend of 75% 11-yr KY, 10% 5-yr KY, 10% 10-yr KY, and 5% 13-yr KY. Launched BBC's reputation as a premier blending house.
How it compares
- At $130, it is priced 63% above the median bourbon in the catalog ($80).
- At 121.2 proof it runs 19 proof points hotter than the typical bourbon here (102 proof).
- It ranks #35 of 204 rated bottles overall, and #3 of 7 from Bardstown Bourbon Company.