Bardstown Bourbon Co. Fusion Series #2

Brown sugar, vanilla, spice

I’ve had this bottle for some time and been waiting to review it. This particular bottle took almost 3 months to open up. I initially had it at their distillery and it was quite tasty. I had it when I got home after I cracked the bottle and I was unimpressed as it had a unique after taste that was unpleasant.. About 3 months later it opened up nicely. This is one of the rare bourbons other than Buffalo trace products that I tasted a nice sweet apple on the palate and that flavor is one of my favorites in a whiskey. Instead of a Carmel apple as I taste on much of Buffalo trace, I instead taste a cinnamon apple and the rye definitely kicks in on the back end. I really enjoyed this one but I found it a little annoying that it took so long to open up. 90/100

Super smooth. Beautiful nose, solid palate and a great finish. Slight bite, but very enjoyable. Very impressive.