Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Rye Whiskey
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Rye Whiskey is 100% estate-distilled Kentucky straight rye — a 6-year-old, 96 proof (48% ABV) 750mL whiskey from Bardstown Bourbon Company's first fully in-house line, finished up to six months in hybrid American oak and cherry wood "zebra barrels." Built on a bold 95% rye / 5% malted barley mash bill and distilled, aged, and bottled on the Bardstown campus, it carries ripe cherry and toasted oak through a distinctive white-flower, dill, and cinnamon spice profile. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 96 proof (48% ABV) — 750mL
- Age: 6 years, Kentucky straight rye whiskey
- Mash bill: 95% rye / 5% malted barley
- Finishing: up to 6 months in hybrid American oak + cherry wood "zebra barrels" (alternating toasted staves)
- Origin: distilled, aged, and bottled at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown, Kentucky
The Origin Series Arrives
Launched in 2023, the Origin Series marked a turning point for Bardstown Bourbon Company — the first Napa Valley-style destination distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail (founded 2016) bottling its own fully estate-distilled whiskey. The rye gets a signature finish: "zebra barrels" built from alternating toasted cherry wood and American oak staves, layering fruit-forward cherry character over classic rye spice. Browse more rye whiskey or explore the Bardstown Bourbon Company range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Brand language via Seelbach's: "Ripe cherry resonates through toasted oak highlighted by white flower, dill, and cinnamon. A rich, round mouthfeel bursts with fruit flavor leading to a one-of-a-kind sublime finish."
How to Enjoy
Neat to appreciate the cherry-wood finish, or in a Manhattan where the fruit-forward rye profile shines. The 96 proof holds up to a large cube beautifully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "zebra barrel"?
A hybrid barrel built from alternating toasted cherry wood and American oak staves — the cherry wood adds ripe-cherry fruit character during the finishing period.
Is the Origin Series estate-distilled?
Yes — unlike the retired sourced Fusion Series, Origin Series is distilled, aged, and bottled on Bardstown Bourbon Company's Kentucky campus.
What is the mash bill?
95% rye and 5% malted barley, a bold high-rye recipe aged six years.
Estate-distilled Kentucky rye with a cherry-wood finish — get Bardstown Origin Series Rye Whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.