Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #2

A 12-year-old Kentucky bourbon at the core, complemented by accent bourbons of older and younger age. Bardstown Bourbon Company's premier blend series.

Bardstown Bourbon Company opened in 2016 in Bardstown, Kentucky — the self-proclaimed bourbon capital of the world — with a dual mission: produce their own whiskey from grain to glass, and collaborate with other distilleries on unique blending projects. The Discovery Series is the latter — a collaborative blending program that sources exceptional aged bourbon from partner distilleries and assembles it into a unified expression under Bardstown's direction.

Discovery Series #2 centers on a 12-year-old Kentucky bourbon, with lighter accents from older and younger bourbons that add complexity without displacing the 12-year character as the dominant voice. The result is a bourbon with the depth of extended maturation, softened by the younger component's freshness and elevated by the older component's concentration. The tasting notes reflect this balance: layered maple and cinnamon on the nose, tannic oak and rich flavor on the palate, and a remarkable, enduring finish.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber with warm mahogany tones.
• Aroma: Layered maple, cinnamon, and ripe pear on top of aged leather — complex and inviting.
• Palate: Tannic oak embedded in rich, warm flavor — the 12-year backbone is evident throughout.
• Finish: Remarkable and enduring — one of the longer finishes in Bardstown's lineup, fading gradually into warm oak spice.

Specs

• Producer: Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Blended
• Core component: 12-year-old Kentucky bourbon
• Size: 750ml
• Series: Discovery Series #2

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series? The Discovery Series is a collaborative blending program that sources aged bourbon from partner distilleries and assembles it into unified expressions. Each edition uses a different blend composition — #2 centers on a 12-year-old Kentucky bourbon with older and younger accents.
• Is Bardstown Bourbon Company a distillery? Yes — they both distill their own whiskey and collaborate with outside sources. Their facility in Bardstown is one of the most technically advanced in Kentucky, with a collaborative distilling program that has produced releases with Copper & Kings, Foursquare, and others.
• What does the older accent bourbon contribute? The older component adds concentration, dried fruit character, and additional oak complexity that a 12-year alone wouldn't achieve. Used sparingly as an accent rather than a primary component, it adds depth without making the blend feel over-oaked.
• Is Discovery Series #2 a limited release? Yes — all Discovery Series editions are produced in limited quantities. Once #2 sells out it is replaced by subsequent editions rather than restocked.