The non-Cuban Montecristo brand has partnered with Bardstown Bourbon for a new collaborative release The first in a new Distiller’s Select Series from Altadis U.S.A a 6 x 52 toro that is made entirely of Nicaraguan tobacco This release does not appear to use any barrel-aged tobacco or infusion the cigar is designed to be paired with Bardstown’s Origin Series bourbon The cigars are made by Plasencia in Nicaragua Each cigar has an MSRP of $17.99 and production is limited to 7,000 boxes of 10 cigars “This release is a tribute to the art of blending and marks an exciting beginning for the Distillers Select series,” said Gabe Diaz While most non-Cuban Montecristos are sold through Altadis U.S.A. this release is being sold through Santa Clara Santa Clara is the distribution company associated with JR Cigar was founded in 2014 but didn’t begin distilling until 2016 Ky.—claims to have the most modern distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros Spring is in full force, which means it's finally farmers market season. Most markets are open Saturdays and there are several that operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. A full list of area farmers' markets can be found at kyproud.com Here's what to know about Louisville-area farmers' markets: this market has hosted more than 30 vendors with a diverse 1722 Bardstown Road; Deer Park Baptist Church MORE INFORMATION: SNAP, credit and debit cards accepted. bardstownroadfarmersmarket.com/ lamb and pork; artisans selling a variety of handmade items such as pottery WHERE: Beechmont Baptist Church Parking Lot MORE INFORMATION: beechmont.org Beulah Church Farmers MarketWHAT: Vegetables MORE INFORMATION: 502-310-0179; facebook.com/p/Beulah-Church-Farmers-Market-Fern-Creek-KY More: 7 restaurants open, 6 more close in Louisville during April. Here's what to know WHERE: Crescent Hill United Methodist Church MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/crescenthillfarmersmarketlou/ WHERE: Douglass Boulevard Christian Church MORE INFORMATION: For a list of vendors, visit douglassloopfarmersmarket.org East End Farmers MarketWHAT: Fruits MORE INFORMATION: eastendfm.com More: Bourbons Bistro, one of Louisville's first bourbon restaurants, celebrates 20 years at the paddling access parking lot closest to Shelbyville Road (across from Valhalla entrance) MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/eastwoodvillagecouncilfarmersmarket/ WHERE: 400 block of East Gray Street (directly across the street from the UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences and the Louisville Metro Dept MORE INFORMATION: louisville.edu/sphis/gsfm MORE INFORMATION: jeffersontownky.com/304/Farmers-Market More: What's 'The Best Thing I Ate' in Louisville in 2025? See our top recommendations MORE INFORMATION: lagrangefarmersmarket.com MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/mwfarmersmarket WHAT: Expect a selection of seasonal local produce MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/NortonCommonsFarmersMarket More: Does this restaurant by former Churchill Downs chef serve the best fried chicken in Kentucky? Old Louisville Community Coalition/Old Louisville Farmers MarketWHAT: Fruits WHERE: Filson Historical Society Parking Lot MORE INFORMATION: oldloufarmersmarket.com WHAT: The Phoenix Hill Neighborhood Association and Fresh Start Growers' Supply present the Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmer's Market every Tuesday WHERE: Fresh Start Grower's Supply Parking Lot MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/PhoenixHillNuLuFarmersMarket WHAT: This market is just steps from Rainbow Blossom's flagship store in St food artisans and crafters who bring the best in just-picked produce MORE INFORMATION: rainbowblossom.com/farmers-market MORE INFORMATION: riverside-landing.org More: Is Kevin Grangier Louisville's most famous restaurateur? Meet the man behind Le Moo, Sake A Go Go this market also sells fruits and vegetables WHAT: The market will open for its 18th season with more than 40 farms and vendors with fruits MORE INFORMATION: smfarmersmarket.com Shelby County Farmers MarketWHAT: Fruit MORE INFORMATION: shelbycofarmersmarket.org More: Wiltshire Pantry & Bakery to join new food hall in NuLu, set to open summer 2025 MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/p/Shepherdsville-Farmers-Market MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/shivelyfarmersmarketky WHAT: The market in Iroquois Park will host more than 30 vendors with vegetables live music and information on community resources in the parking lot near the basketball courts/across from the children's playground MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/southendcommunitymarket/ MORE INFORMATION: https://www.kyagr.com/AgBusiness/9044 More: New French bistro to open in the Highlands: Here's a sneak peek of the menu West End Farmers MarketWHAT: Fruits, vegetables, handmade crafts, entertainment, activities and more. Presented by Change Today, Change Tomorrow MORE INFORMATION: change-today.org WHERE: Westport Road Baptist Church Parking Lot MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/westportrdbaptistfarmersmarket/ MORE INFORMATION: mainstreetcorydon.org WHAT: Celebrating 37th years of selling a variety of locally grown and produced items MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/harrisoncountyfarmersmarket More: 'The mundane becomes beautiful': Urban sketchers capture daily scenes in Louisville WHAT: The Big Four market operates at the foot of the pedestrian bridge just over the Ohio River MORE INFORMATION: jeffmainstreet.org WHAT: The New Albany Main Street Farmers Market is one of the region’s top markets with a rich history dating back to the 1800s MORE INFORMATION: namainstreet.org Reach News Clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLOUISVILLE (WAVE) - The City of Bardstown is getting a new facility that will bring new fitness opportunities to the community Officials broke ground on the indoor Bardstown Aquatic and Sports Center Tuesday morning The 80,000 square foot facility will have a variety of new amenities such as an indoor walking track Through a partnership with the Nelson County Public Library a variety of fitness classes will be offered “The indoor pool is another major highlight with exciting features like the giant slides and the water play structure It also sports year-round water fitness classes and lap swimming opportunities,” Bardstown Parks and Rec Director Daniel Jeffries said ”This facility is a game changer for Bardstown It represents a major investment in our city’s health The Aquatic Center will also feature a new outdoor splash pad and playground The city will continue managing customer service and billing until Charter assumes full control 2025 – Charter Communications has officially acquired Bardstown Connect the city-owned broadband and cable utility ending nearly four decades of municipal ownership The sale, which closed March 31, was confirmed by Bardstown City Administrator Aaron Boles following local reports. Charter purchased the system through its subsidiary Spectrum Mid-America LLC, with the city announcing the closure in a Facebook post Bardstown began negotiating the sale last year as rising costs and shrinking subscriber numbers made continued public ownership untenable Bardstown Connect had roughly 9,500 broadband and 5,000 cable TV customers at the time “We don’t see cable and Internet service as being a viable option for a municipality of our size,” Boles said in 2024 and we’re getting eaten up by the big fish.” Bardstown has about 14,000 residents Competition from providers such as AT&T and Starlink had eroded the utility’s market share The city said the sale would provide financial flexibility and help fund $80 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects without adding debt the city will continue managing customer service and billing until Charter assumes full control Spectrum plans to upgrade the network to gigabit speeds as part of the handover Already have an account? Sign in ◾ Economist Praises Cities That Divest Broadband Networks ◾ Analyst Supino Warns Rural ISPs about Starlink Threat ◾Ajit Pai: China Taking 5G Lead ◾Broadcasters: FCC Regs Moving TV Sports to Apps The bill would codify the USDA’s existing Broadband Technical Assistance Program public and private leaders discussed how they choose where Other broadband resources are doing the job A popular buffet-style restaurant in Bardstown is closing after decades of business Stephen Foster Restaurant — located at 503 W Stephen Foster Ave in Bardstown — is shutting down permanently due to "unforeseen circumstances." The business posted to Facebook saying they are thankful for their involvement in the community and those with gift cards who need reimbursements should mail them to the business with their name "We are grateful to have crossed paths with you and hope to see you around," the business said Community members and frequent visitors of Stephen Foster Restaurant commented on the post calling it a "Bardstown staple" and a place where there were "many memories made," among other things The restaurant's website says they are known as the "best buffet in Bardstown" with a specialty in southern country cooking and have been open for more than 40 years with a brunch option available until 3 p.m Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 12:32:32 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); At least four former students have settled with Bardstown City Schools regarding the conduct of ex-football coach Jeremy Dale for a total of about $320,000 range from explicit comments to "pinning down a (student) and blowing raspberries on her stomach while (she) pleaded for help." Two of the students settled with the district in August 2024. The other two settled in December 2024 with the case dismissed from Nelson Circuit Court in February The Courier Journal obtained the settlements through an open records request The school district terminated Dale on Feb following six student reports of multiple alleged sexual harassment incidents in the month prior for "inappropriate comments other inappropriate communication and unwanted touching." District records show Bardstown City Schools entered a confidential settlement with Dale related to his termination in March 2023 That settlement states "...the issue that resulted in Dale's termination has been very difficult for the students that made allegations of inappropriate behavior reaching a settlement that protects students and their families from enduring the potential of personnel proceedings is the primary motivation." The settlement does not disclose a dollar amount beyond paying for Dale's health insurance coverage and paying out his sick and personal leave through the end of June 2023 One term of the confidential settlement was that Dale's resignation letter would replace his suspension and termination letter the first two alleged victims filed a civil suit in Nelson Circuit Court both female students were assigned to a work-study program through a co-op with Bardstown City Schools then-Bardstown's high school football coach The suit alleges Dale made "sexual comments" and subjected them to "unwanted physical touching," saying things like: "You all are so sexy." Another time he held a screwdriver in his hand and made a sexual comment lifting one student over his shoulder and smacking her butt He also pinned down the other student while he lifted her shirt and blew a raspberry on her stomach The two females reported the behavior to the school in January 2023 they were prohibited from continuing their work with the elementary school cheer team as part of their co-op program The suit also alleges boys in the athletic program bullied them "for damaging the football program by reporting Dale." The suit claimed Bardstown City School officials were aware of Dale sexually harassing other Bardstown students "but took no action to protect students and employees from the harassment." That suit settled out of court in December 2024 for nearly $120,000 combined and included a confidentiality clause restricting either girl from talking about the case The district and its superintendent "denied and continue to deny" the allegations made by the former students A second suit was originally filed in December 2023 It alleges that a former student who participated in the school's women's weightlifting program was subjected to "comments and innuendos of a sexual nature." The suit also alleges Dale tackled her to the wrestling mat and straddled her and repeatedly engaged in "improper actions via text message and social media." That complaint was settled in August 2024 for $52,500 The fourth and largest settlement also came in August 2024 regarding a former female student who also participated in the district's work-study program That settlement includes an agreement that the former student would not file any civil suit "asserting claims" related to "interactions with Jeremy Dale" as a student or as part of the district's work-study program The school agreed to settle with the former student for $150,000 Both settlement agreements are confidential and prohibit the former Bardstown students from discussing what happened The district and its superintendent also "denied and continue to deny" the allegations made by the former students The district carries a $1 million sexual misconduct insurance policy with a $5,000 deductible according to their most current policy with Liberty Mutual that was provided to The Courier Journal through an open records request The district's insurance policy excludes coverage for claims caused by "negligent supervision of any person who was subject to 'sexual misconduct,'" including if the claim alleges "negligence or wrongdoing in the supervision investigation or reporting to proper authorities or failure to report to proper authorities…" a grand jury indicted him on six charges in Nelson Circuit Court: two sexual abuse and four harassment That case is set for trial in June in Judge Joe Ballard's court Dale's case was one of those detailed in the nationally recognized project "Silence & Secrets," an investigation released in December by The Courier Journal that focuses on the prevalence of child sexual abuse cases involving school coaches The newspaper found at least 80 cases of alleged child sexual misconduct by Kentucky middle- and high-school coaches during the past 15 years including at least eight active cases currently across the commonwealth More: Former JCPS girls basketball coach pleads guilty to sexting player Stephanie Kuzydym is an enterprise and investigative sports reporter, with a focus on the health and safety of athletes. She can be reached at skuzydym@courier-journal.com. Follow her at @stephkuzy Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — Bardstown City Schools (BCS) has been awarded $21,563,000 to support the ongoing renovation of its Fifth Street Campus a multi-year project that will transform learning spaces for middle and high school students The funding comes from the School Facility Assistance Fund, which recently awarded over $130 million to 14 school districts across Kentucky. The money was made available through House Joint Resolution 32 which provides financial assistance to districts with critical building needs and limited local funding options.  “This award will supply substantial construction funding assistance for our ongoing renovations at our Fifth Street Campus,” said Superintendent Dr and strongly advocating for assistance due to rising construction costs put us in a position to receive this incredible help We’re incredibly grateful to Senator Jimmy Higdon and Representative Candy Massaroni for their support in helping secure these funds for our students and community.”  Renovations at the Fifth Street Campus began in June 2022 with the conversion of the former Bardstown Elementary School into a new career and technical education center along with additional classroom space for middle and high school students.  The remaining phases of the project are expected to be completed by 2030 a dedicated unified arts wing and outdoor green spaces for performances The funding BCS received is 50% of the gap between the cost of the project and the district’s available local resources projects must be a top priority on the district’s facilities plan already underway or ready to begin construction and located in districts that have passed a dedicated facilities tax but still lack the funding to cover full costs (WAVE)—Bardstown was in the national spotlight Friday morning The city was chosen as the last stop for the TODAY Show’s Merriest Main Street series and hundreds of people turned out for this special opportunity There was so much excitement about the TODAY Show featuring the “Bourbon Capital of the World” as one of the Merriest Main Streets ”This is like having the president come,” said Jennifer Vincent of Bardstown tests were done to make sure the bells were ready to toll and fake snow would fall ”It’s awesome to turn around to see the love and support we have from our community,” said Randi Mouser of Bardstown Main Street TODAY Show producer Bob Vasilopulos has worked on a few of the Merriest Main Streets How would he rank the turnout in Bardstown compared to other cities It’s unbelievable how many folks showed up Kim Huston spent 30 years in community development in Bardstown “I’m never surprised when our people turn out,” Huston said One man even showed his love for his now fiancé people all over the country know just how strong the holiday spirit is in Bardstown “It just goes to show how many people love this town and Christmas,” Vasilopulos said If this makes you want to head out to Bardstown You must be 21 or over to enter this website then you're not old enough to read Breaking Bourbon Classification: Blend of Straight Bourbons Finished in French Oak Barrels Distillery: Sourced from an undisclosed distillery(ies) in Kentucky Age: Blend of bourbons aged 9-18 years and then finished for 14 months 12% Malted Barley-37.5% | Kentucky | 18 Years | 74% Corn 8% Malted Barley-10% | Kentucky | 11 Years | 78% Corn 9% Malted Barley-5% | Kentucky | 9 Years | 75% Corn 12% Malted Barley-2.5% | Kentucky | 17 Years | 78% Corn Official Website Press Release Aged oak | Leather | Maple wood | Dark cherry | Cinnamon | Rich Seasoned aged oak | White pepper | Burnt brown sugar | Aged leather | Cherry | Crème brûlée | Baking spices | Full-bodied | Refined Baking spices | Graham cracker | Toasted oak | Dark fruits | Vanilla custard | Long For their inaugural Distillery Reserve line Bardstown Bourbon Company delivers an exquisite blend of high-aged Kentucky whiskey finished for 14 months in barrels made of 300 year old French oak and packaged in 375mL bottles to make it accessible to a greater number of bourbon fans Cathedral French Oak is Bardstown Bourbon Company’s inaugural release in their new Distillery Reserve line which is intended to “stretch the boundaries of American Whiskey innovation” with releases “ranging from two to nine barrels” that bring  “selections from hundreds of experiments that explore flavor through wood finishing and blending techniques,” according to the company Distillery Reserve releases are available exclusively at the distillery’s gift shops in Bardstown and downtown Louisville Cathedral French Oak is available exclusively in 375mL format The release features a blend of five high-aged Kentucky bourbons ranging from 9 to 18 years with a weighted average of just over 15 years when combined the blend was “finished for 14 months in barrels made of 300-year-old French Oak from the legendary Bercé Forest in the Loire Valley planted during the reign of Louis XIV (circa 1715) was harvested to restore the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following the fire of 2019.” The barrels are described as having an “intricate grain structure and unparalleled density [that was] strong enough to restore the Cathedral’s famed spire.” Cathedral French Oak is everything you might hope a high-aged Kentucky bourbon finished in French oak might be doubling down on refinement as opposed to an out-of-the-box flavor profile Aged oak is present throughout in various forms but never overpowers the whiskey’s sweeter flavors of brown sugar welcoming aroma is followed by a full-bodied midpoint and a long Everything comes together in near-perfect balance with subtle influence from the French oak finishing throughout The fact that Bardstown Bourbon Company bottled Cathedral French Oak exclusively in 375mL packaging is a welcome decision as I have long been a proponent of high cost low yield limited releases being bottled in 375mL format as opposed to the standard 700mL or 750mL format you typically see This gives access to more consumers at a lower cost of entry The newly established Lofted Spirits pulls Bardstown Bourbon’s growing distillation operations under a single name Bardstown Bourbon Company acquired Green River Distilling in July 2022 and completed a massive distillery expansion in October 2024 bringing it to a capacity of 18 million proof gallons per year for its labels and contract partners the brand has announced the establishment of a single brand uniting the two distilling arms as well as its contract distilling business which will now be named Lofted Custom Spirits and this is the moment to bring it all together under one name,” CEO Mark Erwin said “Lofted Spirits represents our ambition: the ability to operate at an unmatched level in whiskey production while maintaining the agility and independence to push the industry forward and we are not immune to them – but we will continue to invest in our vision that challenges the industry to think differently.” The name reflects the company’s elevated approach to whiskey making while also honouring late founder Peter Loftin Lofted Custom Spirits offers end-to-end customisation The organisation currently collaborates with brands such as 15 Stars Whiskey Erwin will retain his role as CEO at Bardstown and Green River while adding the title of CEO Pete Marino will likewise hold his role as president at Bardstown Bourbon and Green River “This is just the beginning of what’s possible,” added Erwin “Lofted Spirits is built for the future – and we’re ready to lead the way.” Last week, Bardstown released a Bourbon aged in Notre-Dame oak We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again BARDSTOWN — Heaven Hill the largest family owned and operated distillery in the U.S. The distiller, known for brands that include Elijah Craig has completed phase one of a $200 million expansion project in Bardstown consumer tastes and a whole range of other things," Max Shapira executive chairman and second generation of the Heaven Hill family owners said Monday at a ceremonial filling of the first barrel at the new distillery we were able to overcome all these things." The project was roughly five years in the making The distillery currently has one new state-of-the-art still and company officials said the next two phases of expansion will bring in two more stills More: A record 2.7M people visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in 2024. What to know there's one that's no more endearing than the relationship we have with Bardstown and Nelson County," Shapira said "This is another one of those great platforms on which we can build our business not just today and not just tomorrow or next week or next month but over the years and over the decades to come." which can flex from producing 150,000 to 450,000 barrels annually when operating at full capacity brings increased opportunities for innovation and "maybe different mash bills," said Heaven Hill Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll This level of production will essentially allow Heaven Hill to match its production capacity at its Bernheim Distillery in Louisville but it's a symbol of our view of the future of Kentucky bourbon," said Heaven Hill Co-President Allan Latts "This facility is a cornerstone of our long-term vision to grow with purpose to lead with quality and transparency and to ensure that Heaven Hill remains .. family-owned leader for generations to come." The facility is a "working distillery that visitors can come to not a tourist attraction that makes whiskey," creates a level of transparency for the brand and introduces those who are curious to the true intricacies associated with distilling bourbon The distillery is expected to have its grand opening in September More: Looking for a new bourbon? Here are 6 new Kentucky bourbon, whiskies to try this month Heaven Hill has roughly two million barrels aging at its facilities which Shapira said accounts for upward of 15% of the global supply And with the new distillery starting production Heaven Hill is soon to have more barrels filled and aging "This distillery is going to allow us to continue to push the boundaries again of who Heaven Hill is what we do and what it means to make American history," said O’Driscoll and a powerful reminder for the best is yet to come." Contact business reporter Olivia Evans at oevans@courier-journal.com or on X the platform formerly known as Twitter at @oliviamevans_ The Bardstown Bourbon and Green River blender had his sights on vintage bottles of whiskey at a recent auction in New York It’s late January, and Dan Callaway, vice-president of product development at Bardstown Bourbon Company, is in New York to attend the Bourbon & Rye, America’s Finest Whiskeys auction at Sotheby’s he sips a Bardstown Manhattan at The Elgin and explains his approach to acquiring antique whiskey “Bourbon has always been and will always be a relationship industry,” he says There’s so much value to going in person he received word from someone at Sotheby’s that a number of antique bottles of Green River were set to go under the hammer including one from 1910 with an estimated value between US$3,000 and US$5,000 Bardstown purchased the Green River Distillery in 2022 to maintain its growing contract business Green River was founded in 1885 in Owensboro and is the 10th oldest licensed distillery in the state Bardstown began building a “living library” of whiskey which now boasts more than 400 bottles dating back as far as 1892 Acquiring Green River not only gave Bardstown the ability to increase its contract capacity which Callaway says was a must in order to satisfy its partner brands it also provided it with real ties to whiskey history and a clear path forward for its growing collection of antique pours “The attachment to [Green River] has been since I’ve gotten to know the brand and its history,” Callaway says the value of those bottles are starting to go up So it’s better to go ahead and get them now.” Callaway is nervous about other people driving up the price of the bottles “I might not have an office when I get back if I come back empty handed,” he jokes While the pre-Prohibition bottle is the main prize Callaway is also interested in three post-Prohibition bottlings each with an estimated value between US$2,000 and US$3,000 He doesn’t have a fixed budget but feels empowered to pull the trigger if the price is right “I think there’s a trust level,” he says “to know the values and where we need to go.” calls him “the most popular man in the room” and Callaway has the bottle at US$9,000 before an online bidder goes higher who is standing on the far right side of the auction floor He lets out a huge sigh of relief having gone four-for-four on the night and treats himself to one more complimentary pour from the Sotheby’s bar Callaway expects one of the post-Prohibition bottles to make its way into the living library where guests can order pours by the ounce while the others will enter the Green River archives “I also love the old label style,” he says “I think it’s one of the coolest bottles.” which holds an array of Bardstown and Green River whiskeys in a locker for the company this morning as part of the TV show's Merriest Main Street Tour WAVE airs "The Today Show." is about 45 miles southeast of Louisville and about 60 miles southwest of Lexington Live reports from Bardstown will begin at 5 a.m Town officials are asking people to help pack The Court Square Viewers will see WAVE News anchor Shannon Cogan and the station’s morning team on the Friday broadcast Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X.com:@cherylvjackson or Bluesky: @cherylvjackson.bsky.social Classification: Straight Bourbon Finished in Stout Barrels Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company and sourced bourbons from an undisclosed distillery(ies) in Kentucky Age: NAS (Blend of 6 to 14 year old bourbons finished in Blackberry Farm Brewery Oxheart Stout Barrels for 17 months per company’s press release) -45% | Bardstown Bourbon Company | 6 Year | 75% Corn 4% Malted Barley-25% | Kentucky | 8 Year | 53% Corn 21% Malted Barley-21% | Kentucky | 14 Year | 78% Corn 12% Malted Barley-9% | Kentucky | 14 Year | 75% Corn Official Website Press Release Chocolate powder | Chocolate malted barley | Vanilla powder | Cocoa nibs | Aged oak | Green peppercorn | Hint of ethanol | Heavy stout barrel influence Chocolate mousse | Chocolate stout | Vanilla bean | Dry oak | Malted barley | Dry oat | Faint marshmallow | Sprinkle of rye spice Rye spice | Chocolate malt | Oak | Light mocha | Lingering spiced chocolate Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaboration Series Blackberry Farm is heavily influenced by its extended finishing time in stout barrels Stout barrels can easily lay influence on the whiskey that is finished in them and this collaboration between Bardstown Bourbon Company and Blackberry Farm is no exception The sip is heavily influenced by the stout finishing barrels from start to finish with various chocolate notes meeting your senses throughout It’s a delight if you like chocolate stout beers as the various chocolate notes play off one another well What’s interesting is the fact that while the blend ranges from 6-14 year old bourbons the final product comes off as neither young nor old mainly due to the fact of the heavy influence of the finishing barrel Much like the past stout finished collaborations this is another nicely executed beer barrel finish from Bardstown Bourbon Company This release is composed of 10 barrels and will be available exclusively in Tennessee and Kentucky as well as Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery in Bardstown and the company’s Louisville Tasting Room There are countless bargain bourbons that land in the right ratio of price to quality One of my favorites is Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Not only is this the best value bottle from the iconic Willett Distillery but Old Bardstown is the inaugural Willett Family Bourbon This timeless expression begins with a mash bill of 72 percent corn, 15 percent barley it enters the barrels at a robust 125-proof It’s aged for at least four years but typically matures between six and eight years before being bottled at 101-proof multi-layered whiskey that begins with a nose of candied orange peels A sip reveals hints of toasted vanilla beans It's the type of whiskey that's cheap enough to mix but good enough to sip neat Want the latest whiskey news, deals, and reviews? Sign up for the Whiskey Wednesday newsletter. You might assume that Old Bardstown was simply named after the bourbon-centric city of Bardstown But it was actually named for an historic racehorse named Old Bardstown I didn’t even get to the best part yet While I mentioned that this whiskey was inexpensive I didn’t detail just how cheap it is A bottle of this versatile bourbon whiskey can be yours for between $20 to $40 depending on where you live There are just a handful of comparable bourbons for twice that price while Old Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond is only available in Kentucky Old Bardstown Estate Bottled is available in a good portion of the country Now that you’ve learned a little about Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Bourbon it’s time to actually buy a bottle—or two—to add to your home bar or bar cart complex whiskey that’s perfectly suitable for mixing and sipping.  There’s a reason this expression has countless fans.  Old Bardstown Estate is cheap enough to mix into cocktails but complex enough to drink neat