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Bardstown Bourbon Company has released two new bottlings from their sought-after Fusion and Discovery expressions. Fusion Series #7 and Discovery Series #7 are now available at the distillery, and distributed in 20 markets across the country. Both expressions highlight complex mashbills and explore the art of modern bourbon blending.
The Discovery Series was designed to showcase the art of blending with an emphasis on old and rare whiskies sourced from a variety of origins. Discovery Series #7 is no exception, which for the first time incorporates not only aged bourbons and rye, but also features aged Canadian Whiskey sourced from Ontario. This is the first time the series reaches into international territory, pushing the boundaries of contemporary bourbon blending practices.
“The Canadian Whisky blends beautifully with the bourbon and rye, adding a subtle sweetness and rounded finish,” said Dan Callaway, Vice President, Hospitality & Product Development. “With our Discovery Series, we continue to push boundaries through innovation, passionately pursuing new flavor.”
Discovery #7 includes three aged straight bourbon whiskies blended with rye and Canadian whiskey to create a smooth and complex expression. Baked cherry with a touch of mint rests on a rich raspberry genoise. A creamy, round mouthfeel highlighted by baked apple and brown sugar leads to a luxurious, lasting finish. Discovery Series #7 is presented at 114.5 proof and offered at an SRP of $139.99.
The Fusion Series bridges the past and the future through blending older sourced whiskies with more recently distilled stock produced by the company at its Bardstown, Kentucky distillery. The journey of the unique series has been to see the changing product as the Bardstown Bourbon Co. bourbon ages, becoming more prominent in the blends over time. Fusion series releases show a range of mash bills across the selected aged products and includes corn, rye, wheat and malted barley.
Fusion #7 is 70 percent three-year-aged bourbon produced by Bardstown Bourbon Co. and 30 percent twelve-year-aged sourced whiskey. It includes five distinct mashbills- three from three-year-old Bardstown Bourbon Co. distilled whiskey and two from 12-year-old sourced stock. An exquisite contrast of vibrant nectarine with toasted almond and honey leads to cedar and rich toffee with light tannin on the palate. An elegant finish showcases the delightful balance between youthful and aged Kentucky Bourbon. Fusion #7 is presented at 98.1 proof and is offered at a suggested retail price of $64.99.
Discovery #7
Three aged straight bourbon whiskies, blended with an Indiana rye and Canadian whiskey to create a smooth and unique expression.
31 percent – 12-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon
75 percent corn
13 percent rye
12 percent malted barley
21 percent – 12-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon
78 percent corn
10 percent rye
12 percent malted barley
21 percent – 12-year-old Canadian whiskey from Ontario
100 percent corn
15 percent – 7-year-old Indiana straight rye whiskey
45 percent corn
51 percent rye
4 percent malted barley
8 percent – 17-year-old Tennessee straight bourbon
84 percent corn
8 percent rye
8 percent malted barley
Fusion #7
The Fusion series celebrates the blending of newer and older bourbons to create something unique. The younger spirits, distilled and aged by Bardstown Bourbon Company and aged three years are mellowed with hand-selected, supremely aged sourced bourbon. Fusion #7 includes five distinct mash bills.
54 percent – 3-year-old Bardstown Bourbon Company bourbon
75 percent corn
21 percent rye
4 percent malted barley
10 percent – 3-year-old Bardstown Bourbon company bourbon
60 percent corn
40 percent rye
6 percent – 3-year-old Bardstown Bourbon Company bourbon
60 percent corn
26 percent rye
10 percent wheat
4 percent malted barley
20 percent – 12-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon
78 percent corn
10 percent rye
12 percent malted barley
10 percent – 10-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon
75 percent corn
13 percent rye
12 percent malted barley
