Neat. Sample. I have bourbon regret not grabbing this but a whiskey friend sent a sample to fill this hole in my heart. The age on this shines through on the nose. I love these 10-12 year MGPs finished like this. What is interesting, and I am guessing this comes from the finishing, the high rye is amplified to the point it could even be confused with being young as well. It has the overwhelming brightness, shiny, green character. Sits right next to the oak. It’s odd. Really good MGP notes though - butterscotch, graham cracker. I don’t think the finish adds a positive dimension to this nose. Nice oily and creamy mouthfeel, love it. Surprisingly pepper forward. Sweet too but really peppery and spicy initially. Transitions to a beautiful MGP. Chocolate, butterscotch, dark cherry, graham cracker. Yum. Hmm, the finish though. The brandy takes over the finish, lingers for a while, and dominates. Not sure I like it. It’s a tonal mismatch to me. It’s very acidic and sharp. Very conflicted. The underlying MGP is so good but the finish may have actually diminished a great whiskey rather than adding to it. This is the first finished MGP I am not digging. The finish is a turn off. On the bright side, no more regret not buying this one!!!!
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Copper & Kings American Apple Brandy Finish
About this bottle
This straight bourbon release is a collaboration between Bardstown Bourbon Co. and Louisville's Copper & Kings. An 11 year-old straight bourbon from Indiana (mash bill 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley) gets a secondary maturation from a Copper & Kings American Apple Brandy barrel. It remains there for 20 months before bottling at 60.2% ABV. Limited availability beginning October 2019.
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Nose of fresh pear and orange peel with strong apple and soft cinnamon. On the palate there’s strong oak influence with nutmeg and apple cider vinegar. Defiantly drinks on the hot side. Finishes with notes of worn leather and more dried fruit character.
Bardstown does it again. Great finished whiskey and in all thing a apple brandy. I will say this os a very unique tasting whiskey and may not be for everyone but o recommend you try kt
Wow, this is a spicy, chewy, oil slick. Hot, but with a lot of flavor to back it up. If you like a chewy rye, this is a good place to start.
Not usually a big fan of bourbon finished in other barrels, but this had a great taste. Would not spend the money on it though
Again wasn’t impress with all the impressions that Bardstown had to offer.
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