{"product_id":"bardstown-bourbon-limited-2026-bundle-lochs-of-jura-discovery-garryana-oak-finish","title":"Bardstown Bourbon Limited 2026 Bundle: Lochs of Jura \u0026 Discovery Garryana Oak Finish","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eExperience two dramatically different expressions of modern American whiskey innovation with the \u003cstrong\u003eBardstown Bourbon Limited 2026 Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e, pairing \u003cstrong\u003eLochs of Jura Barrel Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company 2026 Discovery Garryana Oak Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased together as Bardstown Bourbon Company's \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Fall Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, these bottles follow two separate paths toward the same goal: discovering how exceptional whiskey can be transformed through creative blending, rare wood and distinctive finishing techniques. Bardstown describes the pair as two different explorations of what bourbon can become—one driven by extraordinary Scotch whisky casks and the other by scarce American oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBardstown Bourbon Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLochs of Jura\u003c\/strong\u003e begins with a bespoke blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskey before spending an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e32 additional months in former Single Malt Scotch whisky barrels sourced from Scotland's remote Isle of Jura\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finishing program combines \u003cstrong\u003e84% ex-bourbon Scotch casks and 16% ex-Sherry Scotch casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, building layers of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla crème, blackberry compote, toasted oak, cigar box, spearmint, caramel, cinnamon and fruit-forward sherry character\u003c\/strong\u003e while adding subtle malt and maritime complexity. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e104 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lochs of Jura earned \u003cstrong\u003e99 points at the 2026 International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e and was named Best American Whiskey by Bardstown Bourbon Company. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBardstown Bourbon 2026 Discovery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e expression takes a very different approach. Bardstown selected mature \u003cstrong\u003e7-, 10- and 11-year-old bourbons\u003c\/strong\u003e for their balance of fruit and oak, then transferred the blend into custom barrels made from \u003cstrong\u003eGarryana oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Oregon White Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rare Pacific Northwest barrels were \u003cstrong\u003ehand-toasted for three hours by Oregon Barrel Works\u003c\/strong\u003e, then used to finish the whiskey for four months. The result is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e112.8 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e and delivers layers of \u003cstrong\u003etoasted oak, burnt sugar, baked apple cobbler, dried cherry and cinnamon bark\u003c\/strong\u003e, culminating in a long, warming finish driven by the distinctive Garryana oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding to the collectible nature of the pair, Louisville artist \u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Archambault\u003c\/strong\u003e tasted each whiskey and translated its aroma, flavor and texture into original artwork. Her paintings appear on the bottle labels, making these the first Bardstown annual releases to pair their whiskey concepts with commissioned works of art. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these two bottles make an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003eBardstown Bourbon collector's set, limited whiskey gift, tasting flight or premium home-bar addition\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a rare side-by-side look at Scotch-cask finishing and innovative American oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo limited 2026 Bardstown Bourbon Company releases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003e2 x 750mL bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBardstown Bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eLochs of Jura Barrel Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBardstown Bourbon \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Discovery Garryana Oak Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLochs of Jura bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e104 proof \/ 52% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovery bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e112.8 proof \/ 56.4% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLochs of Jura finished \u003cstrong\u003e32 months in Single Malt Scotch whisky barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e84% ex-bourbon and 16% ex-Sherry Scotch cask finishing for Lochs of Jura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovery blends \u003cstrong\u003e7-, 10- and 11-year bourbons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovery finished four months in rare \u003cstrong\u003eGarryana \/ Oregon White Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarryana barrels custom \u003cstrong\u003ethree-hour hand toasted\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLochs of Jura received \u003cstrong\u003e99 points at the 2026 IWSC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal commissioned bottle artwork by \u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Archambault\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNationwide limited releases from Bardstown Bourbon Company's 2026 Fall Collection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLochs of Jura Barrel Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVanilla crème, blackberry compote, fresh mint, toasted oak and cigar box\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ripe fruit and subtle malt underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel, fresh spearmint and light cinnamon spice\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by mature American whiskey and soft Scotch-cask influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and lingering with \u003cstrong\u003efruit-forward sherry notes, caramel, oak, baking spice and subtle maritime character\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2026 Discovery Garryana Oak Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep \u003cstrong\u003etoasted oak, burnt sugar and baked apple cobbler\u003c\/strong\u003e with rich mature bourbon character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDried cherry, cinnamon bark, caramelized sugar and structured oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming and distinctly wood-driven with lingering \u003cstrong\u003eGarryana oak, spice, fruit and toasted sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best side-by-side tasting experience, pour both whiskies neat into separate Glencairn glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with \u003cstrong\u003eLochs of Jura\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its 104-proof profile is slightly softer and lets you explore the blackberry, vanilla crème, malt, mint and Scotch-cask influence first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow with \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the higher 112.8-proof bottling and Garryana oak deliver more toasted wood, burnt sugar, baked fruit and cinnamon intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow both pours several minutes of air before tasting. A few drops of water can reveal additional fruit and sweetness, particularly in Discovery. This bundle is also excellent for an elevated whiskey tasting night focused on \u003cstrong\u003ecask finishing, rare oak and modern American blending\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bottles are included in the Bardstown Bourbon Limited 2026 Bundle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set contains one \u003cstrong\u003e750mL Bardstown Bourbon Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and one \u003cstrong\u003e750mL Bardstown Bourbon 2026 Discovery Garryana Oak Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre both bottles limited releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Bardstown Bourbon Company released both nationwide in limited quantities as part of its \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Fall Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e beginning August 21, 2026. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Lochs of Jura?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLochs of Jura is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e104 proof \/ 52% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Bardstown 2026 Discovery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2026 Discovery is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e112.8 proof \/ 56.4% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Lochs of Jura unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA custom blend of straight bourbon and rye spends an additional \u003cstrong\u003e32 months in ex-bourbon and ex-Sherry casks previously used for Single Malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Jura\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the 2026 Discovery release unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blend combines bourbons aged \u003cstrong\u003e7, 10 and 11 years\u003c\/strong\u003e before receiving a four-month finish in rare \u003cstrong\u003eGarryana oak barrels from Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Garryana oak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarryana, or \u003cstrong\u003eOregon White Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, is native to the Pacific Northwest. Bardstown notes that its dense grain and distinctive character contribute spice and structure, including qualities associated with clove and nutmeg. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid Lochs of Jura win an award?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It earned \u003cstrong\u003e99 points at the 2026 IWSC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest score in that year's North American judging, and Bardstown identifies it as Best American Whiskey at the competition. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho created the bottle artwork?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouisville artist \u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Archambault\u003c\/strong\u003e created original paintings inspired by each whiskey's flavor, aroma and texture, and those works appear on the respective labels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bardstown Bourbon Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508071096609,"sku":"BARDSTOWN-BOURBON-LIMITED-2026-BUNDLE-LOCHS-OF-JURA-DISCOVERY-2X750ML","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3103\/9009\/files\/2026_22_a86804ba-f1f1-4d95-805b-b54d11a5f36e.png?v=1789415572","url":"https:\/\/dramfellows.com\/products\/bardstown-bourbon-limited-2026-bundle-lochs-of-jura-discovery-garryana-oak-finish","provider":"DramFellows.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}