Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Goose Island Bourbon County

The Bardstown Bourbon Company has collaborated with Goose Island to create a unique bourbon as part of their Collaborative Series. This limited release features a blend of 6- and 7-year Kentucky bourbon that has been aged an additional 12 months in freshly emptied Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout barrels. These barrels were not rinsed, allowing the stout-soaked staves to immediately interact with the bourbon. The final blend was then combined with a 9-year Kentucky bourbon, resulting in an expression rich in chocolate malt and dried cherry notes. The aroma is enveloping with dark chocolate, honey, toasted almond, and vanilla cream. On the palate, flavors of roasted malt, cacao, and allspice lead to a balanced and exquisite taste. Dan Callaway, VP of Product Development for Bardstown Bourbon Co., expressed his admiration for Goose Island's Bourbon County Brand Stout and was excited about the collaboration. He mentioned that this bourbon accentuates the depth of the stout while m