Bardstown Collaborative Series Foursquare Finish 750ml

Winner of IWSC’s 2023 World Whiskey Producer Of The Year

Bardstown Bourbon Company operate one of the most sophisticated distilleries in the world, with a focus on transparency — all open spaces and clear glass — putting the science and craft of whiskey-making front and centre for all to see. 

In the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s state-of-the-art facility has the capability to produce over 50 different mash bills, or recipes, across the entire whiskey spectrum. They have distilled for some of the best whiskey brands in the world and have taken all that knowledge to create their own sought-after expressions. 

Like Bardstown Bourbon Company, iconic Barbados Rum producer Foursquare is defined by innovation and transparency throughout their production process. Enjoy this limited release custom blend of 7 Year Rye and 17 Year Bourbon, finished for 23 months in ex-Foursquare Rum barrels.

...A wonderfully complex bouquet greets the nose as the silky influence of Barbadian rum rushes out of the glass before a shake of rye spice introduces a mint note which is soon followed by milk chocolate, toasted almond, and a waxy plum aroma. On the palate there’s a lush dose of dark chocolate peppered with some of the rye spice from the nose. Though the flavors aren’t as complex as the aromas, it delivers with a depth that makes this release eminently enjoyable. There’s a dash of nutmeg-powdered raisins on the middle of the tongue before the finish unveils tobacco leaf and a measured dollop of molasses indicative of the rum cask’s influence. The texture is just dense enough to avoid being dull, but it’s on the lengthy finish, which is replete with plantain chips and white pepper, where this pour truly soars. For rum fans and whiskey drinkers alike, this new Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series expression is a near-perfect marriage, taking the success of their initial foray into rum-finishing and ratcheting it up a few degrees. Wedding the two worlds works exceedingly well here, showcasing the best of both in a single bottle that is more than worth a try. - drinkhacker.com