Bardstown Bourbon Company Founders KBS Aged Stout Barrel Finish Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

The Bardstown Bourbon Company Founders KBS release is one of the standout entries in the distillery's acclaimed Collaborative Series, pairing two icons of American craft beverage. Bardstown Bourbon Company is among the most technically sophisticated distilleries in the country, set on a 100 acre stretch of farmland in Bardstown, Kentucky, the self proclaimed Bourbon Capital of the World, where a glass wall famously separates the dining room from the working distillery. The Collaborative Series exists to push the boundaries of finishing, and this expression does exactly that by partnering with Michigan's Founders Brewing Co. and its legendary Kentucky Breakfast Stout, one of the original barrel aged beers that helped launch the entire imperial stout movement. The liquid begins as a 10 year old Tennessee straight bourbon, widely understood to be sourced from Dickel based on its mashbill of roughly 84 percent corn, 8 percent rye, and 8 percent malted barley. After its lengthy initial maturation, the bourbon was transferred into freshly emptied Founders KBS barrels and finished for an additional 15 months, allowing the rich roasted coffee, chocolate, and dark malt character of the stout to layer into the whiskey. Bottled at a robust 110 proof, this is a full bodied, dessert leaning bourbon built for cool weather sipping. The collaboration drew strong reviews from both bourbon and beer enthusiasts, who praised how naturally the assertive KBS character married with mature Tennessee whiskey rather than overwhelming it. As a limited Collaborative Series release, it has become a sought after bottle, prized by collectors who appreciate both the provenance of the base spirit and the cult status of the KBS barrels behind the finish.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep mahogany with rich reddish brown highlights.

Nose: Sweet corn grain, cocoa, orange peel, dark cherries, and roasted malt over musty oak and cedar.

Palate: Rich and full bodied, with dark chocolate, hazelnut, black cherry, and roasted coffee layered over bourbon sweetness and caramel.

Finish: Long, warm, and inviting, with lingering cocoa, roasted malt, and gentle oak spice.

FAQ

What is the KBS finish? The bourbon is finished for 15 months in barrels that previously held Founders Brewing Kentucky Breakfast Stout, an iconic barrel aged imperial stout, which imparts chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt character.

What is the base whiskey? A 10 year old Tennessee straight bourbon, widely attributed to Dickel based on its mashbill of roughly 84 percent corn, 8 percent rye, and 8 percent malted barley.

What proof is it? 110 proof, or 55 percent ABV. Note that ABV may vary slightly between releases.

Is this a limited release? Yes. It is part of Bardstown's Collaborative Series, a limited and sought after lineup of finishing collaborations.

How should I drink it? Best enjoyed neat or with a single large cube, ideally as a rich after dinner or cool weather pour.

Where can I buy Bardstown Bourbon Company Founders KBS online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.