{"product_id":"bardstown-discovery-series-8-cask-strength-whiskey","title":"Bardstown Discovery Series #8 Cask Strength Whiskey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #8\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most complex release in the acclaimed Discovery Series to date — a bold, multi-layered cask strength blend bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e114.1 proof (57.05% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founded in 2014 in Bardstown, Kentucky — the Bourbon Capital of the World — Bardstown Bourbon Company is one of the most technically sophisticated distilleries in the US, renowned for their innovative and transparent approach to blending.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eDiscovery #8 begins with a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky bourbon, two Indiana ryes, and aged Canadian whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e spanning 6 to 12 years of age. What sets it apart is the custom finishing process: five distinct oak staves were selected specifically for this release, ranging from French toast to vanilla to Rioja barrel profiles — adding layers of complexity that could not be achieved through traditional aging alone.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e   \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, dark chocolate, baked cherry, toasted oak — captivating and complex\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe pears, cinnamon, burnt maple sugar, rye spice, luscious oak undertones — creamy and voluptuous\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, lingering spice — luxurious and warmly satisfying\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003ch3\u003eBlend Details\u003c\/h3\u003e   \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBlend of 6-, 7-, and two 12-year-old whiskies\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eKentucky bourbon, two Indiana ryes, aged Canadian whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eFinished with 5 custom oak staves: French toast, high vanilla, Rioja, spice rack, and charred barrel profiles\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.05% (114.1 Proof) — Cask Strength, Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003ch3\u003eAbout Bardstown Bourbon Company\u003c\/h3\u003e   \u003cp\u003eSet on 100 acres in Bardstown, Kentucky, BBC is a landmark on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Under Master Distiller \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Nally\u003c\/strong\u003e — with over 40 years of experience — the distillery produces nearly 40 unique mash bills and is known for custom distilling and collaborating with some of the world's finest spirits brands. The Discovery Series showcases their pinnacle blending craft: every release is team-tasted, analyzed, and voted on until the perfect recipe is discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock the full complexity. An exceptional collector's bottle for the serious bourbon enthusiast.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bardstown Bourbon Company","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52011521507649,"sku":"857552008035","price":134.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7223\/6097\/files\/bardstown-discovery-series-8-cask-strength.png?v=1784841930","url":"https:\/\/heritagereserves.com\/products\/bardstown-discovery-series-8-cask-strength-whiskey","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}