Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey – 6 Year Bottled in Bond Wheated Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown, Kentucky
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey is a distinguished and meticulously crafted expression from Bardstown Bourbon Company — one of Kentucky's most celebrated and innovative modern distilleries, located in the heart of Bardstown, the self-proclaimed Bourbon Capital of the World. Since opening in 2016, Bardstown Bourbon Company has rapidly established itself as a benchmark for craft Kentucky bourbon, combining state-of-the-art distilling technology with a deep respect for tradition and a commitment to transparency and provenance that sets it apart in the industry.
The Origin Series represents Bardstown Bourbon Company's purest expression of that philosophy — a lineup built entirely on locally sourced Kentucky grains, honoring the agricultural heritage of the Bluegrass State from field to bottle. This Wheated Bottled in Bond expression features a mash bill with 20% wheat as the secondary grain — a choice that produces a distinctly softer, sweeter, and more approachable bourbon character than rye-forward expressions. Aged for 6 years and bottled under the rigorous Bottled in Bond designation — single distillery, single season, minimum 4 years aging, 100 proof — this is a bourbon that delivers both authenticity and exceptional quality in every pour.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Inviting and fruit-forward with baked peach, vanilla cream, cocoa, and a delicate hint of lemon — the soft, approachable aromatics of a well-aged wheated bourbon at full Bottled in Bond proof
- Palate: Indulgent and smooth with stone fruit, toffee, vanilla, and a gentle wheat sweetness — a beautifully balanced mouthfeel that showcases the elegance of 20% wheat in the mash bill after 6 years of Kentucky barrel maturation
- Finish: Alluring and enduring with lingering stone fruit, cocoa, and a warm, clean oak dryness — the hallmark of a well-crafted, full-proof wheated Kentucky straight bourbon
Key Highlights
- ✔ Bottled in Bond — single distillery, single season, 100 proof — one of American whiskey's most rigorous quality designations
- ✔ 6 years aged — extended Kentucky barrel maturation for exceptional depth and fruit-forward complexity
- ✔ 20% wheat mash bill — locally sourced Kentucky wheat for a softer, sweeter, more approachable bourbon character
- ✔ From Bardstown Bourbon Company — one of Kentucky's most celebrated and innovative modern distilleries
- ✔ 750mL bottle at 100 proof — a must-have for Bottled in Bond collectors and wheated bourbon enthusiasts
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
How to Enjoy
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled In Bond is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of still water to fully appreciate the soft, fruit-forward complexity that 6 years of Kentucky aging and a 20% wheat mash bill have produced — a bourbon that rewards slow sipping and careful nosing at its full 100 proof. A single large ice cube is also an excellent option, allowing the stone fruit and toffee character to open up gradually. For cocktails, it makes an exceptional Wheated Old Fashioned (BBC Origin Wheated BiB, Demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, orange twist) where its soft sweetness and full proof shine, or a refined Whiskey Sour (BBC Origin Wheated BiB, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white). For food pairings, this wheated bourbon pairs beautifully with peach cobbler and stone fruit desserts, vanilla bean crème brûlée, aged gouda and soft cheeses, honey-glazed ham, and dark chocolate truffles — sweet, fruit-forward, and rich flavors that complement the bourbon's elegant wheated character.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Origin Series from Bardstown Bourbon Company?
The Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series is a lineup of Kentucky straight bourbons built entirely on locally sourced Kentucky grains — a deliberate expression of the distillery's commitment to provenance, transparency, and honoring the agricultural heritage of the Bluegrass State. Each expression in the Origin Series is distilled, aged, and bottled at Bardstown Bourbon Company using grains grown by Kentucky farmers, making it one of the most authentically Kentucky-rooted bourbon lineups produced by a modern craft distillery. The Wheated Bottled in Bond is the softer, sweeter expression in the series, showcasing what 20% wheat and 6 years of aging can produce.
What does "Bottled in Bond" mean and why does it matter?
Bottled in Bond is a federally regulated designation established by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. To carry the designation, a whiskey must be the product of a single distillery, produced in a single distillation season, aged for a minimum of four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV). It is one of the oldest and most rigorous consumer protection standards in American whiskey — a guarantee of authenticity, age, and quality that serious bourbon collectors and enthusiasts actively seek out.
Where can I buy Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.