Old Bardstown 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 750 mL
Overview
Old Bardstown 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a classic expression produced by the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Named in honor of a legendary racehorse, Old Bardstown represents one of the Willett family’s longstanding bourbon labels and delivers a traditional Kentucky whiskey profile at an approachable 90 proof. With a balanced combination of caramel, vanilla, fruit, toasted grain, oak, and gentle spice, this expression offers plenty of character while remaining smooth and versatile enough for sipping or classic bourbon cocktails.
🥃 Tasting Notes
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Nose: Inviting aromas of caramel, vanilla, sweet corn, toasted grain, light oak, orchard fruit, and gentle baking spices.
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Palate: Smooth and balanced with flavors of caramelized sugar, vanilla, honey, toasted nuts, cinnamon, ripe fruit, and seasoned oak with a touch of peppery spice.
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Finish: Warm and satisfying with lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, sweet grain, and gentle spice.
🔍 Key Details
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Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Brand: Old Bardstown
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Proof / ABV: 90 Proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 750 mL
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Distillery: Willett Distillery
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Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky
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Style: Traditional Kentucky Bourbon
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Maturation: Aged in new charred American oak barrels
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Profile: Smooth, balanced, and approachable with notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted grain, fruit, oak, and gentle baking spice
🍸 How to Enjoy It
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Neat: Enjoy straight to appreciate its classic balance of bourbon sweetness, oak, and spice.
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On the rocks: A large ice cube softens the whiskey while highlighting its caramel and vanilla character.
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With a splash of water: Opens additional layers of fruit, sweet grain, and oak.
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Cocktails: Excellent in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or Boulevardier.
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Pairings: Pairs well with barbecue, grilled meats, roasted nuts, aged cheeses, pecan pie, and dark chocolate.
✅ Who It’s For
Old Bardstown 90 Proof is ideal for Willett fans, everyday bourbon drinkers, and whiskey enthusiasts looking for a traditional Kentucky bourbon at an approachable proof. Its combination of classic caramel and vanilla sweetness, toasted oak, fruit, and gentle spice makes it a versatile bottle for sipping neat, enjoying over ice, or mixing into classic whiskey cocktails.
