{"product_id":"bardstown-bourbon-company-discovery-2026","title":"Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e112.8 proof | Aged 7, 10 \u0026amp; 11 years | 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bardstown+Bourbon+Company\"\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company\u003c\/a\u003e Discovery 2026 is a blend of 55% 10-year Indiana bourbon, 25% 11-year Kentucky bourbon, and 20% 7-year Kentucky bourbon — finished four months in custom-made Garryana oak barrels from Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Discovery series is Bardstown's flagship annual blend, and 2026 marks the first time the release is named for its year rather than a series number. For this edition, high-floor barrels were selected for their balance of fruit and oak, then finished in Garryana oak — an Oregon native white oak prized for its intense spice character — making this only the second Bardstown release to use it. Expect the signature Discovery depth, amplified by Garryana's clove-and-nutmeg signature. The bottle again features label art by Louisville artist Margaret Archambault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, burnt sugar, and baked apple cobbler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried cherry and cinnamon bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, accented by Garryana oak's distinctive clove and nutmeg spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first \"Discovery\" named by year rather than number — a series milestone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e blend of 7-, 10-, and 11-year stocks, bottled at 112.8 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished four months in rare custom-made Oregon Garryana oak barrels for amplified spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn annual collector release in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare-top-shelf\"\u003etop-shelf\u003c\/a\u003e tier — past Discoveries are coveted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectible Archambault label art, consistent with the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat at first to meet the Garryana spice head-on, then with a splash of water — high-proof blends like this bloom beautifully with dilution. A slow evening pour for serious bourbon drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Bardstown Discovery 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e112.8 proof (56.4% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Garryana oak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarryana (Oregon white oak) is a native Pacific Northwest oak species whose barrels impart unusually intense spice — clove and nutmeg — along with the usual caramelized oak character. This is only Bardstown's second release finished in Garryana barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Discovery 2026 a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the Discovery series is Bardstown's annual flagship blend, released once a year in limited quantities. When our allocation sells out, it's gone until the next vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bardstown Bourbon Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50463415337003,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/bardstown-discovery-2026.jpg?v=1790121868","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/bardstown-bourbon-company-discovery-2026","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}