Bardstown Bourbon Company Rye Whiskey Collaborative Series West Virginia Great Barrel Company
Bardstown Bourbon Company Rye Whiskey Collaborative Series West Virginia Great Barrel Company
The Bardstown Bourbon Company Rye Whiskey Collaborative Series is a collection of rye whiskies produced by the Bardstown Bourbon Company in collaboration with various distilleries across the United States.
One of the releases in this series is the West Virginia rye whiskey, which is a collaboration between the Bardstown Bourbon Company and Smooth Ambler Spirits, a distillery located in Maxwelton, West Virginia.
This rye whiskey is made from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, and it is aged for at least two years in new charred oak barrels. It has a rich and spicy flavor profile, with notes of cinnamon, clove, and black pepper, as well as hints of caramel and vanilla.
The Bardstown Bourbon Company is known for its commitment to innovation and collaboration within the bourbon and whiskey industry, and the Rye Whiskey Collaborative Series is a testament to that commitment. Each release in the series showcases the unique characteristics and flavors of rye whiskey from different regions of the United States, making it a must-try for whiskey enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the rye drinker who reads labels closely and appreciates a story behind the pour. It belongs to Bardstown Bourbon Company's Collaborative Series, a line built around partnerships across American whiskey, and this release carries West Virginia Great Barrel Company on the label. That makes it a thoughtful pick for someone who follows who makes what. In the glass it pours deep amber with copper highlights, opening with rye spice and cinnamon over caramel, vanilla and toasted oak. The palate leans peppery and grain-forward, with clove and baking spice resting on a layer of caramel sweetness. The finish stays warm and long, with black pepper, oak and a last touch of vanilla. Give it to a mentor after a promotion, a friend settling into a new home, or a dad who keeps a Manhattan in his repertoire. It rewards a slow neat pour in a Glencairn, and a few drops of water bring the caramel forward.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate — The bitterness of dark chocolate plays against the whiskey's caramel sweetness and draws out its clove and baking spice.
- Smoked meats and spiced nuts — Smoky, savory bites stand up to the peppery rye grain and toasted oak on the palate and finish.
- Promotion celebration gift — A bold, layered rye with a collaborative story feels considered for marking a milestone, and its Manhattan-ready spice makes for a celebratory first pour.
Questions about this bottle
What does this rye whiskey taste like?
Expect rye spice and cinnamon on the nose over caramel, vanilla and toasted oak. The palate brings peppery rye grain, clove and baking spice with a layer of caramel sweetness, and the finish is warm and lingering with black pepper, oak and a touch of vanilla.
What is the Collaborative Series?
It is a collection of rye whiskies from Bardstown Bourbon Company made in collaboration with other names across the United States. Each release is meant to show a different take on rye whiskey. This bottling is the release made with West Virginia Great Barrel Company.
How should I drink it?
Pour it neat into a Glencairn and let it rest a few minutes so the spice and oak open up. A few drops of water soften the pepper and bring the caramel forward. It also makes a spirited Manhattan with two parts rye, one part sweet vermouth and a dash of bitters.
Is it a good gift, and what size is the bottle?
Yes. It is a full 750 ml bottle of American rye whiskey made from a rye-dominant mash bill. It suits recipients who enjoy bold, spicy whiskey, collaborative releases, or mixing a classic Manhattan at home.
