Lux Row Distillers Double Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Lux Row Distillers · Lux Row Distillers
Lux Row's double barrel program quietly delivers a bourbon that punches above its age statement. The sequential maturation creates a textural complexity — creamy yet structured — that rewards patient sipping. A Bardstown sleeper that deserves more attention.
Nose
Rich caramel opens first, followed by toasted pecan and a ribbon of vanilla. A gentle wave of corn sweetness sits beneath dried orange peel and light brown spices.
Palate
The double barrel treatment shows immediately — layers of buttery oak intertwine with butterscotch and dark cocoa. Midpalate, rye spice asserts itself with a measured push, anchoring the sweetness without dominating.
Finish
Medium-long, with charred oak lingering alongside maple syrup and faint leather. The two barrel influences merge seamlessly on the fadeout.
- Mash Bill
- 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
The Double Standard — 2 oz Lux Row Double Barrel · 0.75 oz sweet vermouth · 0.25 oz Amaro Nonino · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over ice, strain into coupe, garnish with brandied cherry.
Food Pairing
Smoked pork belly with a brown sugar glaze
Built in 2018 by the Lux Row team in the heart of Bardstown's distilling corridor, this double barrel expression reflects a young distillery's commitment to letting wood do the talking through sequential aging in two distinct char levels.
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