Bardstown Bourbon Co. tells BourbonBlog.com they are releasing the 12th iteration of their award-winning Discovery Series #12. Bardstown Bourbon Co. Discovery Series #12 is presented at 115.2 proof (57.6 percent alc. by vol.), and available for a suggested retail price of $139.99. The Discovery Series highlights the Art of Blending creates exciting expressions with blends together are greater than the sum of their parts.
For Discovery Series #12, the Bourbons range from a 6-year-old from Bardstown Bourbon Co. up to a 14-year-old Kentucky. Please see below for the full breakdown of mashbills, ages of whiskey, origins, and percentages)
Bardstown says through artfully combining rare and exemplary whiskies we discover from all over the world, this series pushes the boundaries of innovation by creating completely unique flavor profiles and styles.
Bardstown describes the flavors as follows: Baked cherry, toasted oak, vanilla cream, and hazelnut create a decadent, complex aroma. On the palate, a balance of wood sugar and spice gives way to a lasting finish of coconut, red fruit, and caramel.
Discovery Series #12 is a thoughtfully blended collection of four whiskies, including a 6-year-old four grain recipe distilled and aged at Bardstown Bourbon Co. With each release, the Discovery series releases will include an increased percentage of Bardstown Bourbon’s estate distilled whiskies.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Discovery Series #12 Details
BLEND | ORIGIN | AGE | MASHBILL |
48% | Kentucky | 14 year | Corn 75% Rye 13% Malted Barley 12% |
29% | Kentucky | 10 year | Corn 78% Rye 10% Malted Barley 12% |
15% | Kentucky | 10 year | Corn 78% Rye 13% Malted Barley 9% |
8% | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Kentucky | 6 year | Corn 60% Rye 26% Wheat 10% Malted Barley 4% |