Bardstown Bourbon's Pineapple Rum Cask Finish Whiskey Reviewed

Bardstown Bourbon Company has unveiled the Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish, a unique blend comprising 10 and 11-year-old bourbons and rye, aged in casks that previously held pineapple rum and infused with pineapple pieces. This Kentucky-exclusive whiskey, bottled at 106 proof, features a blend crafted by Master Blender Dan Callaway of Lofted Spirits, consisting of 40% 11-year Indiana bourbon, 40% 10-year Indiana bourbon, and 20% 11-year Indiana rye, likely sourced from MGP. Finished for 27 months in barrels that may have contained Planteray Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple Rum, it incorporates fresh pineapple and custom-toasted oak staves. The resulting flavor profile includes sweet notes of pineapple, dried fruit, and dark chocolate. Critic Jonah Flicker suggests enjoying it neat or in an Old Fashioned. This limited release may surface on the secondary market, and Flicker praises its delightful surprise, highlighting Bardstown Bourbon Company's expertise.