Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheated Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheated Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origin Series High Wheated Bourbon is a remarkable expression that stands out for its distinctively smooth and nuanced profile. This bourbon features a high wheat content in its mash bill, which imparts a rich, velvety texture and a softer sweetness compared to traditional bourbon. Expect a symphony of flavors, with notes of honeyed caramel, toasted oak, and hints of vanilla and spice. Its elegant complexity is balanced by a mellow, creamy mouthfeel, making it an exceptional choice for both seasoned bourbon aficionados and newcomers alike. The Origin Series High Wheated Bourbon is a testament to Bardstown Bourbon Company's commitment to crafting innovative and high-quality spirits.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A high-wheat mash bill gives this Kentucky bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company a softer, rounder sweetness than many traditional bourbons, and that gentle character makes it an easy gift to get right. Expect caramel and vanilla on the nose with ripe apple, pear and honey, then a creamy, full-bodied palate of butterscotch, light toffee, figs and dates, warmed by cinnamon, nutmeg and toasted oak. The long finish fades through sweet vanilla and a touch of cocoa. It suits the friend just getting into bourbon as well as the seasoned drinker who appreciates a well-made wheated style, so it works for a promotion, a birthday, Father's Day or a thank-you to a generous host. Recipients can sip it neat from a Glencairn to follow the pastry-like aromas, pour it over a large cube to bring out the fruit and spice, or stir it into an Old Fashioned where its sweetness meets bitters and orange peel. It feels considered without being fussy.
Pairs well with
- Caramel apple tart — The tart's baked apple and caramel echo the bourbon's orchard fruit and rich caramel notes.
- Dark chocolate and dried figs — Cocoa and figs mirror the chocolate hints, dried fruit and cocoa-tinged finish on the palate.
- Father's Day gift — Its smooth, creamy sweetness and long vanilla-oak finish make it an easy pour for a dad who enjoys sipping neat or a classic Old Fashioned.
Questions about this bottle
What does high wheated mean for this bourbon?
This bourbon uses a mash bill with a high wheat content. According to the producer's description, that wheat gives it a rich, velvety texture and a softer sweetness compared to traditional bourbon, with a mellow, creamy mouthfeel.
What does it taste like?
The nose opens with caramel and vanilla, ripe apple and pear, honey, light florals and toasted oak. The palate is smooth and creamy with caramel, butterscotch, toffee, figs, dates, cinnamon and nutmeg, plus hints of chocolate and nuttiness. The long finish brings sweet vanilla, oak, gentle spice and a touch of cocoa.
How should I serve it?
Pour 1-2 oz neat into a Glencairn glass to focus the aromas, or serve 2 oz over a large ice cube to soften the heat and open the fruit and spice. It also works well in an Old Fashioned or a Bourbon Sour, where its sweetness balances bitters or fresh lemon.
Is it a good gift for someone new to bourbon?
Yes. Its sweet, well-rounded profile and smooth finish make it approachable for bourbon newcomers while still offering enough complexity for seasoned drinkers. It comes in a standard 750 ml bottle, a comfortable size for sharing or savoring over time.
