{"product_id":"bardstown-bourbon-company-discovery-2026","title":"Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8 et_pb_bg_layout_light  et_pb_text_align_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_bg_layout_light  et_pb_text_align_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f59d525 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Finished in Garryana Oak Barrels | 56.4% ABV | 112.8 Proof | 750mL | 7, 10 \u0026amp; 11 Year Bourbons | 4-Month Garryana Oak Finish | 2026 Limited Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026 continues the distillery’s acclaimed Discovery program with a mature blend of \u003cstrong\u003e7, 10, and 11-year-old straight bourbons\u003c\/strong\u003e pushed further through an unusual secondary oak finish. After the three bourbons were blended for balance between mature fruit and oak, the whiskey was transferred into custom \u003cstrong\u003eGarryana oak barrels from Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e for an additional four months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Oregon White Oak, Garryana is a scarce Pacific Northwest oak species prized for the distinctive spice and structure it can contribute to whiskey. The finishing barrels were custom-made by \u003cstrong\u003eOregon Barrel Works and hand-toasted for three hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Bardstown choosing summer maturation to encourage greater interaction between the whiskey and oak. The finished blend was then gradually proofed before bottling at \u003cstrong\u003e112.8 proof (56.4% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result layers decadent toasted oak with burnt sugar and baked apple cobbler before developing dried cherry and cinnamon bark on the palate. The rare Garryana oak remains prominent through the long, warming finish without overwhelming the mature bourbon underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, burnt sugar, baked apple cobbler, and mature bourbon sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried cherry, cinnamon bark, caramelized fruit, and structured oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering toasted oak, cinnamon spice, dark sweetness, and distinctive Garryana character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 limited release\u003c\/strong\u003e from Bardstown Bourbon Company’s celebrated Discovery program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlends mature straight bourbons aged \u003cstrong\u003e7, 10, and 11 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished for an additional \u003cstrong\u003efour months in Garryana oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarryana, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eOregon White Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a rare oak species native to the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing barrels were \u003cstrong\u003ehand-harvested in Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e and custom-built for the release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Garryana barrel received a custom \u003cstrong\u003ethree-hour toast from Oregon Barrel Works\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer maturation was intentionally selected to maximize interaction with the finishing oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e112.8 proof (56.4% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial flavor profile highlights \u003cstrong\u003etoasted oak, burnt sugar, baked apple cobbler, dried cherry, and cinnamon bark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures original label artwork by \u003cstrong\u003eLouisville artist Margaret Archambault\u003c\/strong\u003e, created after experiencing the whiskey’s aroma, flavor, and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn especially distinctive release for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBardstown Discovery, mature bourbon, Garryana-finished whiskey, and limited American whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026 neat first to experience the full interaction between its mature bourbon blend and rare Garryana oak finish. Allow the whiskey several minutes in the glass so the toasted oak, burnt sugar, baked apple, dried cherry, and cinnamon notes can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 112.8 proof, a few drops of water can soften the alcohol while revealing additional fruit and caramelized sweetness beneath the oak and spice. It is also well suited to a large ice cube, though tasting it undiluted first provides the clearest look at how the Garryana finish transforms the mature bourbon blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026 is a limited-release \u003cstrong\u003eblend of 7, 10, and 11-year-old straight bourbons finished for four months in custom Garryana oak barrels from Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled at 112.8 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Garryana oak in Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarryana oak, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eOregon White Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a rare oak species native to the Pacific Northwest. For Discovery 2026, Bardstown used custom Garryana barrels from Oregon to add additional spice, structure, and toasted oak complexity to the mature bourbon blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026 aged and finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026 combines straight bourbons aged \u003cstrong\u003e7, 10, and 11 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. After blending, the whiskey spends an additional \u003cstrong\u003efour months in custom Garryana oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026 is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e112.8 proof, equivalent to 56.4% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026 is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for Bardstown Bourbon Company, Discovery releases, limited bourbon, and premium American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bardstown Bourbon Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49103092908257,"sku":"810183690284","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/BardstownBourbonCompanyDiscovery2026750mL.webp?v=1789224931","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/bardstown-bourbon-company-discovery-2026","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}