Bardstown Bourbon Co, Victoria Pineapple
Bardstown Bourbon Company's latest Barrel Finish release began with rum casks sourced from the Caribbean, previously used to age premium rum with Victoria pineapple, a small varietal prized for its sweetness. At the distillery's Bardstown facility, the casks were filled with a custom blend of 10- and 11-year-old straight bourbon and rye, with fresh pineapple introduced during finishing to mirror the original process.
Nose
Tropical fruit, orange zest, dried mint
Palate
Pineapple, almond brittle, guava
Finish
Toffee, Buttercream, Aromatic warmth
I was pulled in from the start with not-so-subtle overtures to grilled tropical fruit aromatics. But subsequent sniffs revealed something unexpected: a secondary underpinning of savory rye spice. The palate confirmed that this full-bodied liquid was hiding layers of sophistication beneath the surface. Indeed, it is well after the sip concludes that this flavored whiskey really earns its flowers. There is a complex evolution into something brûléed. Candied nuts and a pinch of cinnamon are not at all suggested from the start. A rare bottling that's definitely worth seeking out.
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Bardstown Bourbon Co, Victoria Pineapple
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