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    Aged in 300 Year French Oak Used to Restore Notre Dame, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s “Cathedral French Oak Finish”.

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    Well take me to church and take my money while you’re at it Bardstown Bourbon Company. Consequently, this new dandy you’ve released is sure to evoke the masses and show us the light of innovation.

    Notably, Bardstown Bourbon Company continues to stretch the boundaries of American Whiskey innovation with its latest collection of new whiskies, Distillery Reserve. Furthermore, the inaugural release, Cathedral French Oak Finish, marries tradition with experimentation, available since February 28th.

    QUICK FACTS

    • AGE: 9 – 18 yrs
    • PROOF: 110.1
    • PRICE: $99 (375ml)
    • AVAILABILITY: Exclusively at Bardstown and Louisville BBCo homeplace locations
    • FINISH: Aged 14 months in 300 year old French Oak, used to restore Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019.
    • Blend of 5 different KY Bourbons
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    With small scale innovation and the ability to experiment freely, Distillery Reserve is the embodiment of the ethos “Never Stand Still.” Specifically, these releases, from two to nine barrels, deliver unique experimental flavors through innovative wood, aging, and blending techniques. Exclusively, Bardstown’s gift shops in Bardstown and Louisville offer each one-time-only release, delivering a groundbreaking bourbon experience.

    “The core of our brand has always been innovation, transparency, collaboration; therefore, these values mean little without respecting and building on the foundation of tradition,” said Dan Callaway, head of new product development for Bardstown Bourbon Co. “Distillery Reserve expresses that reverent, yet pioneering spirit, offering us a platform to showcase immense creativity and house some of the experiments tucked throughout our warehouses.”

    Initially, Distillery Reserve commences with Cathedral French Oak, a whiskey with a rich, complex flavor and story. Moreover, this blend of Kentucky bourbons, aged 9 to 18 years, finishes in 300-year-old French Oak from Bercé Forest.
    Previously, giant trees planted under Louis XIV were harvested to restore Notre Dame Cathedral after its 2019 fire. Notably, their intricate grain and density, strong enough to restore Notre Dame’s spire, infuse whiskey with profound historical character.

    “Surely, these truly singular barrels brought tremendous character to the bourbon. The key was to integrate the commanding barrel flavor with a powerful blend of long-aged bourbons to achieve the balance that lets each part shine,” said Callaway. “Ultimately, this exquisite whiskey is a most devout showcase of the cultural legacy of France married to the pioneering spirit of American Whiskey.”

    TASTING NOTES (Brand Provided):

    The resulting union presents waves of maple, baked cherry, cinnamon, cedar; furthermore, it harmonizes with vanilla cream, rose petal. Toasted oak, crème brûlée create a rich, round palate; moreover, they lead to an extraordinary, lasting finish.
    Moreover, Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Bourbon, at 110.1 proof, offers limited availability for $99.99 at Bardstown’s gift shops. Consistently, each Distillery Reserve bottling, packaged in 375 mL, provides a distinctive whiskey experience for passionate bourbon collectors.
    Additionally, these small format innovations uphold Bardstown’s reputation for quality, innovation and unique whiskey. Bardstown Bourbon was named 2023 Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year by IWSC Brand Innovator and Distiller of the Year at the 2025 Icons of Whisky and the brand’s Amrut Indian Whisky collaboration, the first of its kind, was honored as the highest-rated American Whiskey by Whisky Advocate in 2024.

    Distillery Reserve – Cathedral French Oak

    BLEND ORIGIN AGE MASHBILL
    45% Kentucky 14 years 75 | 13 | 0 | 12
    37.5% Kentucky 18 years 74 | 18 | 0 | 8
    10% Kentucky 11 years 78 | 13 | 0 | 9
    5% Kentucky 9 years 75 | 13 | 0 | 12
    2.5% Kentucky 17 years 78 | 10 | 0 | 12

    Proof: 110.1 (55.05% alc. by vol)

    SRP: $99.99

    Format: 375 mL

    Finishing:

    • Finished for 14 months
    • 300-Year-Old French Oak Barrels, sourced from the iconic Tonnellerie Baron cooperage
    • Certified by ONF (Office National des Forêts)
    • Oak saplings planted replace each of the harvested trees

    For the latest in Bourbon, visit www.thebourbonreview.com

    The post Aged in 300 Year French Oak Used to Restore Notre Dame, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s “Cathedral French Oak Finish” first appeared on The Bourbon Review.

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