{"id":1817,"date":"2025-07-15T20:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T01:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=1817"},"modified":"2025-07-15T20:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T01:35:00","slug":"straight-outta-bardstown-bca-announces-6-year-bardstown-bourbon-single-barrel-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/straight-outta-bardstown-bca-announces-6-year-bardstown-bourbon-single-barrel-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"Straight Outta Bardstown: BCA Announces 6-Year Bardstown Bourbon Single Barrel Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PUBLISH DATE: July 15, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA)<\/strong> has officially announced its next highly anticipated barrel selection\u2014and this one arrives straight outta Bardstown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected at the distillery in May by members of the BCA tasting team and special guests, this Bardstown Bourbon Company Single Barrel<\/strong> marks one of the first Bardstown single barrel picks ever released in the state of Arkansas<\/strong>. Bottled at barrel strength<\/strong> and aged 6 years<\/strong>, the pick delivers a bold, modern Kentucky profile that immediately stood out during selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This release will be distributed through Ace Liquor Center<\/strong>, continuing the long-standing partnership between BCA and one of Central Arkansas\u2019 most active barrel pick destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Gary Pena – July 16 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Source: Gary Penna – July 16 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Barrel Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Distillery:<\/strong> Bardstown Bourbon Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Age:<\/strong> 6 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Proof:<\/strong> 111.4 proof (barrel strength)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mash Bill:<\/strong>\n
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    • 60% Corn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 36% Rye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 4% Malted Barley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bottle Count:<\/strong> 175 bottles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Price:<\/strong> $79.99 + tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Availability:<\/strong> Mid-week release at Ace Liquor Center (Cabot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Source: Jeff Franzetti – September 26 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Source: Jeff Franzetti – September 26 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Source: Jeff Franzetti – September 26 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Tasting Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Described by the selection team as a \u201ccaramel and vanilla monster,\u201d<\/strong> this barrel showcases impressive depth for its age:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Nose:<\/strong> Vanilla, dark fruits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Palate:<\/strong> Toasted pine nuts, spice, rich caramel sweetness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Finish:<\/strong> Peppery, lingering, and assertive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Despite its youth, the bourbon delivers a bold and prominent flavor profile<\/strong>, proving that age is only one part of the equation when it comes to barrel quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        From the Selection Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The creative energy behind this pick extended beyond the whiskey itself. Inspired by the barrel\u2019s personality, the team introduced a custom sticker concept that leaned into classic hip-hop culture\u2014earning the pick its unofficial nickname and setting the tone for what many members expect to be a standout 2025 release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As one member of the tasting team put it, this barrel was hand-picked, unapologetic, and designed to hit hard from the first pour to the last sip.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Release Rules (As Announced)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Limit:<\/strong> Up to 3 bottles per BCA member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Reservation:<\/strong> Members commented with \u201cIn x #\u201d during the official IN post<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Payment:<\/strong> Required prior to pickup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Mule info and payment links:<\/strong> Distributed privately to participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          About Bardstown Bourbon Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Founded in 2014, Bardstown Bourbon Company<\/strong> has quickly become one of the most influential modern distilleries in Kentucky. Often described as a \u201cdistillery for distillers,\u201d<\/strong> Bardstown blends traditional bourbon craftsmanship with cutting-edge transparency, contract distillation, and collaborative barrel programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The company is known for its precise mash bills, controlled fermentation, and a philosophy that emphasizes flavor-forward whiskey over age statements alone<\/strong>. Their single barrel program has earned national recognition for producing expressive, well-structured bourbons that appeal equally to enthusiasts and casual drinkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This BCA pick is a strong example of why Bardstown continues to command attention across the bourbon world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Why This Pick Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • One of the first Bardstown single barrels in Arkansas<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Barrel strength<\/strong>, non-chill filtered profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Selected in person by BCA tasters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Limited to 175 bottles statewide<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Represents the continued evolution of Arkansas\u2019 barrel pick scene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            For Bardstown fans\u2014and for those still exploring what the distillery has to offer\u2014this release lands as one of the most exciting club picks of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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