Old Bardstown Bottled in Bond Bourbon

Forgot how much I like this! @Zslug @jdjmad

A bit of sweetness up front and a little bit of spice on the palate, but not much of a finish. Surprising lack of heat for a BIB (100 proof).

#2 of 6 during an evening of tastings. This is a damn fine whiskey for $18. Out of the glass it’s just a bit different from most. There’s masigascar vanilla, some dusty orange liquor (think bitter orange pulled from an old fashion) and nothing off putting from the inviting nose. It has a light body on the tongue and straightforward new oak and vanilla flavors with just a hint of spice toward the short finish to keep it balanced. Of note, this was probably 8 years old and half full in a glass bottle with gold plastic screw top. On the shelf now are black plastic screw tops and who knows how much drift there’s been. For $18 I’d be happy to investigate again.

Big vanilla nose with a little allspice; huge corn, vanilla sweetness; a little thin and a little spicy; finishes clean

Cheap but good

This was recommended by a local liquor store owner. Did not live up to the hype. It was ok. Spicy up front, but not much else to tell. Underwhelmed.