Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Bardstown · Willett Distillery
Old Bardstown Estate delivers Willett's pot-still character in an approachable, no-nonsense package. It rewards attention without demanding ceremony — a bourbon that respects both the craft and the drinker. Hard to beat at this price.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Warm caramel and toasted corn greet you immediately, followed by a wave of brown spices and a dusting of cocoa. Underneath, there's a quiet vanilla sweetness that anchors the higher-toned notes.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a surprising density. Butterscotch and charred oak lead, with rye spice building through the midpalate. Dried cherry emerges toward the back, joined by a faint nuttiness.
Finish
Medium-length with lingering charred oak and a final breath of caramel sweetness. The spice fades cleanly.
- Mash Bill
- Corn, malted barley, rye (exact percentages undisclosed)
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Bardstown Boulevardier — 2 oz Old Bardstown Estate · 1 oz Campari · 1 oz sweet vermouth · Stir with ice, strain into a rocks glass with one large cube, garnish with an orange twist.
Food Pairing
The charred oak and brown spice in the bourbon complement the smokiness of the pork, while the caramel and cherry notes echo the sweetness of a simple apple-cider chutney.
Distilled entirely on-site at Willett's Bardstown facility using their copper pot still, Old Bardstown Estate represents the family-run distillery's most direct expression of their house style.
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