Bardstown Goose Island Collaborative Series 750 ml

Bardstown Bourbon Company's Collaborative Series with Goose Island Beer Co. takes bourbon that finished maturation in barrels previously used for one of Goose Island's beers, blending brewing and distilling into a single limited release. The beer-barrel finish leaves its mark as an extra layer on top of standard bourbon character, expect the usual caramel and oak, plus a malty, slightly roasted note from the beer residue in the wood. Because it's a finished, limited-run bottling rather than a standard mash bill aged straight through, it reads as a specialty pour rather than an everyday bourbon. Best suited to a collector or a beer-and-bourbon crossover fan looking for something they won't see again.

How to drink the Bardstown x Goose Island Collaborative Series

Neat, in a small pour, the beer-barrel finish is the whole point, and ice or a mixer will bury it. Give it a few minutes in the glass before the first sip to let the malt notes show against the oak.

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