Bardstown Bourbon Company The Prisoner

The Prisoner is a unique bourbon whiskey released by Bardstown Bourbon Company, a Kentucky-based distillery known for its innovative and experimental approach to whiskey production. This bourbon is part of the company’s Collaborative Series, which brings together different distilleries and blenders to create unique and exciting whiskeys.

History

Bardstown Bourbon Company was founded in 2014 by a group of industry veterans with a passion for innovation and experimentation. The company is known for its collaborative approach to whiskey production, working with other distilleries and blenders to create unique and exciting whiskeys.

Components

The Prisoner is a blend of four different bourbon whiskeys, each with its own unique characteristics and flavor profiles. The whiskey is made from a blend of grains, including 60% corn, 20% rye, and 20% malted barley.

Production Process

The production process for The Prisoner is a collaborative effort between Bardstown Bourbon Company and Dave Phinney, the founder of The Prisoner Wine Company. The whiskey is blended from four different bourbon whiskeys, each aged for a minimum of 5 years in new charred oak barrels. The whiskey is then blended and bottled at 100 proof.

Flavor Profile

The Prisoner has a complex and bold flavor profile, with notes of:

• Dark fruit: Rich and fruity, with notes of blackberry, black cherry, and plum
• Spice: Warm and spicy, with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
• Oak: Subtle and complex, with notes of toasted oak and wood spices
• Caramel: Rich and smooth, with notes of caramel and toffee
• Tobacco: Earthy and smoky, with notes of tobacco and leather