Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut
Bardstown Bourbon Company’s latest Collaboration Series release is Amrut. The Amrut release is a 110-proof whiskey with a flavor profile I have never experienced.
The Amrut Distillery is based in Bengaluru, India, with a history of producing the finest Indian Single Malt Whisky since it began in 1948. Amrut single malts are available in 44 countries and have received numerous accolades for their distilling accomplishments. Amrut Fusion was rated the third finest whiskey in the world according to the 2010 edition of the Whiskey Bible. This unique pairing of straight rye whiskeys finished in Amrut Single Malt Barrels and blended with straight bourbon whiskey is a memorable collaboration. This offering won double gold in the San Francisco World Spirits competition.
Using eight—and nine-year-old rye whiskeys and ten—, eleven–, and fourteen-year-old bourbons makes this a true master blend of flavors, with the incredibly unique finish of Indian single malt whisky.
The taste profile I experienced is not what I expected. Dark plum notes along with molasses, baking spices, and even baked chocolate. The second and third taste is more robust than the first. This is a whiskey you will want to try.
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The Collaborative Series
The recent release of the groundbreaking Amrut collaborative bottle joins a long list of unique and particular bottles in this ongoing series of special releases. Many of them are much sought after by bourbon collectors looking for a flavor profile they may never see again. Previous releases include Amaro Nonino, Carter Cellars, Goose Island Bourbon County, Foursquare, West Virginia Great Barrel Co., Chateau de Laubade II, Plantation Rum Finish, Founders KBS Stout Finish, Maison Ferrand Cognac Finish, The Prisoner Wine Co. II, Phifer Pavitt Cabernet Finish II, Destillare Orange Curacao Finish, Chateau de Laubade Armagnac Finish, Copper & Kings Spanish Oloroso Sherry Finish, Goodwood Walnut Brown Ale Finish, Goodwood Honey Ale Finish, the first Prisoner Wine Co. Finish, Copper & Kings Apple Brandy Finish, Copper & Kings Double Mistelle Finish, and Phifer Pavitt Cabernet Finish.
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Bardstown, Kentucky, is a quaint, historic town home to the cutting-edge Bardstown Bourbon Company—the contrast of landmark buildings and historic distilleries against the modern, sophisticated distillery of the future. Bardstown Bourbon Company was established in 2016 but continues to make an imprint on bourbon and whiskey production that is becoming legendary. Not only does Bardstown Bourbon Company produce outstanding whiskeys such as those listed above, but it continues to contract to distill for many brands that are recognized everywhere. These include Jefferson’s, High West, Belle Meade, Hirsch, Calumet, and James E. Pepper, to name a few.
An Experience
One of the great Kentucky distillery experiences is visiting Bardstown Bourbon Company. Make time for lunch or dinner at the distillery and check out their futuristic barrel warehouses. It is truly one of the great stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.