Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish Blended Straight Cask Strength Whiskey 375ml

Distillery Only Release That Sold Out In Hours.
Extremely Rare 9-18 Year Old Bourbon's Aged in Mizunara Oak.

This distillery-only release is a rare exploration of ancient tradition and bold character. Hokkaido Mizunara Oak begins with a blend of 9- to 18-year-old whiskeys, selected for their harmony and depth, then finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak for 28 months an extended maturation that draws out the wood s distinctive personality.

Tasting Notes:

True to classic American whiskey, rich caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla lay the foundation. Layered on top, Mizunara Oak brings waves of sandalwood, subtle coconut, and a whisper of incense for a deeply distinctive finish to this truly singular creation.

"The resulting whiskey is, simply put, spectacular, and really one of the better examples of a mizunara-finished whiskey I ve tried. It s bottled at cask strength of 109.3 proof, which is high but not overpowering. Mizunara is often said to bring notes of sandalwood, incense, and spice to a whiskey, and those are present here but softened and muted in a way that really lets the character of the bourbon shine through. And that character is intense and slightly sweet with a bouquet of flavors including caramel, rum raisin ice cream, creme brulee, and milk chocolate, all undercut with some citrus and spice." - Jonah Flicker, Robb Report (94 Points)

"The palate is round and rich with a sweet entry of orange blossom honey, cooked peaches, and dried apricots that gives way to vanilla pound cake and a little coconut cream on the midpalate. Milk chocolate and soft baking spice arrive on a long finish that simmers with hints of Chai, clove, and minted syrup. Exceptional stuff, and a sequel every bit as good as the debut." - Drew Beard, Drinkhacker (95 Points)

"Bardstown Bourbon Company s Hokkaido Mizunara Oak is certainly a different experience than its French Oak predecessor. But based on drinking experience, both are among the best new American whiskeys of the year." - David Thomas Tao, Forbes