{"product_id":"bardstown-bourbon-co-2026-discovery","title":"Bardstown Bourbon Co. 2026 Discovery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ehe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company 2026 Discovery\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e marks a major shift for the brand's highly acclaimed blending program. Moving away from sequential numbering (following Discovery Series #13), the company has transitioned to a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eyearly naming format\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eReleased nationwide on \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAugust 21, 2026\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this limited-edition release is bottled at \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e112.8 proof\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (56.4% ABV) and features commissioned artwork by Louisville artist Margaret Archambault on a newly designed vertical-label package.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY\" role=\"heading\"\u003eThe Blend Breakdown\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eTrue to the Discovery series' ethos, this expression showcases the art of blending mature components from multiple distilleries:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e55% Indiana Bourbon (10-Year):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled by MGP with a mash bill of 75% Corn, 21% Rye, and 4% Malted Barley.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e25% Kentucky Bourbon (11-Year):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled by Barton 1792 with a mash bill of 74% Corn, 18% Rye, and 8% Malted Barley.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e20% Kentucky Bourbon (7-Year):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled by Green River with a mash bill of 74% Corn, 16% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY\" role=\"heading\"\u003eGarryana Oak Finishing Process\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWhat sets the 2026 edition apart from typical Discovery blends is its finishing process. The fully blended bourbon was rested for \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003efour summer months\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in rare, hand-harvested \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePacific Northwest Garryana Oak\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Oregon White Oak) barrels.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThese custom barrels were coopered by Oregon Barrel Works, where the dense, open-air-seasoned staves were subjected to a specialized \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ethree-hour hand toast\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The natural density of Garryana oak slows down oxidation, while the summer heat maximized flavor extraction to pull unique baking spice complexities from the wood.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY\" role=\"heading\"\u003eFlavor Profile \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe Garryana oak finish heavily influences the whiskey, yielding a profile rich in baking spices and dark sugars:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNose:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, campfire-like smokiness, marshmallow, butterscotch, raisins, and maple.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePalate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Baked apple cobbler, dark cherry, cinnamon bark, nutmeg, cocoa nibs, and smoked tobacco.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFinish:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and spicy, leaning into a dry oak influence and lingering holiday baking spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bonded Bottle Shop By Whiskey Bonded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49192420606177,"sku":"VWS200435664","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3639\/3953\/files\/bardstowndiscovery26-em.webp?v=1790037375","url":"https:\/\/bondedbottleshop.com\/products\/bardstown-bourbon-co-2026-discovery","provider":"Bonded Bottle Shop By Whiskey Bonded","version":"1.0","type":"link"}