Bardstown Discovery Series #13 Double Cask Bourbon Whiskey

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Discovery Series #13 (also called Double Cask) is a bold, richly layered Kentucky straight bourbon that’s double-barreled first in American oak and then in Hungarian oak. At 110.8 proof, it delivers classic bourbon sweetness (caramel, vanilla, dried fruit) enhanced by deeper spice, ash, clove, and toffee notes — made for those who appreciate complexity, depth, and strong bourbon character. Key Specs & Origins Spec Detail Name Bardstown Bourbon Company, Discovery Series #13 (Double Barreled in American & Hungarian Oak)  Type Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey  Proof / ABV 110.8 proof (≈ 55.4% ABV)  Age / Blend Components A blend of four separate Kentucky bourbons aged 8 to 15 years: 9-yr, 9-yr, 15-yr, and 8-yr bourbons.  Mash Bills Multiple mash bills: among them, 74% corn / 18% rye / 8% malted barley; another with ~78% corn / 10% rye / 12% malted barley; etc. Each component brings different grain & age profiles.  Barrel Finish Double barreled: after blending, finished in Hungarian oak and American oak for extra depth and nuance.  Tasting Notes Sense Notes Nose / Aroma Starts with classic bourbon aromas: rich caramel, vanilla, and dried fruit. As it opens, you’ll notice deeper elements: baking spice, clove and cinnamon, plus subtle campfire ash and wood smoke. Palate / Taste Bold on the palate: sweet vanilla and caramel are joined by toasted oak and rich toffee. There are layers of spice (clove, cinnamon), maybe a little char or smoke from the oak, some dried fruit sweetness, and a texture that is rich and somewhat thick.  Finish Long, warming finish. Oak tannins show more; spice lingers (clove, pepper), with ash or smoke echoes. The sweet notes fade more slowly, leaving wood and dry fruit in the background.  What Makes It Special Double barrel finish using two distinct oak types (American + Hungarian) gives complexity: different wood species contribute to spice, tannin, and flavor nuance.  Blend of multiple ages & mash bills means it draws from diverse bourbon components; the 15-year bourbon portion helps deepen flavor profile beyond what shorter-aged blends often deliver.  High proof (110.8) gives it presence — strong enough to show depth and hold up in richer cocktails, or be appreciated neat. Limited release / novelty in the Discovery series: this is the first time the Discovery series has used “double barreling” of this sort, making it more collectible.  Very flavorful and expressive; offers a lot of depth for bourbon lovers. Great as a sipping bourbon — shows layers over time in the glass. Proved ability to balance sweet, wood, spice, and smoke without being one-dimensional. The oak finish (Hungarian oak especially) adds a unique angle many bourbons don’t have. Suggested Uses & Pairings Serve neat or with a few drops of water to open up the wood spice and vanilla. Use a tulip or Glencairn glass. On the rocks with one large ice cube can mellow the heat while preserving flavor. Cocktail ideas: Rich Old Fashioned (sugar cube, bitters, orange peel), Bourbon & Smoke (bourbon + Lapsang tea-inflected syrup or smoked wood chips), or even a Boulevardier substitute (bourbon in place of rye). Food pairing: Dark chocolate, charcuterie (smoked meat, aged cheese), roasted nuts, pork belly, or dessert with caramel or toffee.

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