Bardstown Bourbon Co. Expands Core with High Wheat Bourbon

Bardstown Bourbon Company expands its core lineup with the highly anticipated High Wheat Bourbon, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that joins the award-winning Origin Series. Featuring an exceptional 39% wheat mashbill, this new release exemplifies Bardstown’s innovative approach to bourbon-making. Aged for 6 years and presented at 106 proof, High Wheat Bourbon offers a rich flavor profile with notes of ripe apricot, lemon, oak, and pastry, leading to a full-bodied, lightly spiced finish. This expression is a must-try for bourbon enthusiasts looking for a distinctive and complex whiskey.

New Expression Joins Award-Winning Origin Series as Everyday Offering

Bardstown, Ky. (August 20, 2024) – Bardstown Bourbon Company, known for its innovative approach to whiskey-making, has expanded its core offerings with the introduction of High Wheat Bourbon. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, part of the acclaimed Origin Series, boasts a unique mashbill featuring 39% wheat, one of the highest percentages in the bourbon category. This latest release is a testament to Bardstown’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation.

High Wheat Bourbon is crafted with a low barrel entry proof of 108, designed to maximize wood sugar extraction, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile. Tasting notes include ripe apricot, lemon, leather, and crème brûlée on the nose, followed by a bold palate of oak and pastry, leading to a lightly spiced, full-bodied finish.

Nick Smith, Director of Distillation and Head Distiller at Bardstown Bourbon Co., worked closely with Master Distiller Steve Nally, known as the “Wheat King,” to perfect this distillate. The result is a standout whiskey that is both elegant and complex.

Key Details:

Mashbill: 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley
Aging: 6 years
Proof: 106 (53% ABV)
Price: $49.99 (750mL)

In time for the holidays, Bardstown Bourbon Co. will release the Origin Series Experience Tasting Kit, offering consumers a chance to explore the brand’s core product line through four distinct 6-year-old, 100% estate-distilled whiskeys. This kit includes premium 50mL bottles of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, wheated Bottled-in-Bond, Double-Barreled Rye Whiskey, and High Wheat Bourbon, priced at $34.99.

The Origin Series has garnered multiple Double Gold awards, with the Origin Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey being rated as the highest in the world at 98 points. Following this success, Bardstown Bourbon Co. was named the 2023 IWSC Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year.

About Bardstown Bourbon Company:

Founded on innovation and transparency, Bardstown Bourbon Company has grown into one of the top 10 distillers in the U.S., producing over 18 million proof gallons annually. The brand is known for its boundary-pushing approach to bourbon blending and its collaboration with some of the world’s most revered spirits brands. For more information, visit BardstownBourbon.com.

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