Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Review

Bardstown Bourbon Company
Lochs of Jura
Blend of Straight Whiskeys
Finished in Single Malt Scotch Whisky Barrels
104 Proof
SRP: $139.99 / 750 mL
Review

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From the Isle of Jura to Bardstown

Bardstown Bourbon Company, based in Bardstown, Kentucky, explores barrel finishing through its newly renamed Finishing Series or Barrel Finish Series, formerly the Collaborative Series. Lochs of Jura combines straight bourbon and rye whiskeys finished for an additional 32 months in barrels sourced from Scotland’s Isle of Jura.

The finishing barrels previously held single malt Scotch whisky and include both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Lochs of Jura was released on August 21, 2026, as a limited nationwide offering. Its bottle and packaging feature original artwork by Louisville artist Margaret Archambault, inspired by her experience tasting the whiskey.

Details — Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Review

• Brand: Bardstown Bourbon Company
• Whiskey: Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish
• Series: Finishing Series / Barrel Finish Series
• Classification: Blend of straight whiskeys finished in single malt Scotch whisky barrels
• Blend Components:
  • 49% 11-year-old Indiana bourbon — 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley
  • 30% 10-year-old Indiana rye — 95% rye and 5% malted barley
  • 21% 12-year-old Kentucky bourbon — 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley
• Finishing Time: An additional 32 months
• Finishing Barrels: 84% ex-bourbon and 16% ex-sherry barrels previously used to mature single malt Scotch whisky
• Barrel Origin: Isle of Jura, Scotland
• Proof: 104
• Bottle Size: 750 mL
• SRP: $139.99
• Release Date: August 21, 2026
• Availability: Limited quantities nationwide
• Packaging Artwork: Original commissioned artwork by Margaret Archambault

Tasting Notes — Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Review

Let’s taste it:

🛏 Rested: 15 minutes in a Glencairn glass

👉🏻 Nose: Moderately sweet; caramel, toffee, rye spices like cloves with a hint of mint and anise; sweet pears, sweet berries, dark ripe plums, touch of oranges, mild oak; alcohol vapor appropriate for the proof
👉🏻 Taste: Moderate syrupy sweetness; mild tannins, sweet berries and pears, sweet toffee
👉🏻 Finish: Lingering sweet syrup and pears; growing white pepper spice; drier later on with lingering spice and hints of pears, sweet berries, mild barrel char and dry wood

Layered Sweetness Gives Way to a Drier, Spicier Finish

The nose of Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura is layered and complex. It is fairly sweet and rich up front, but once I acclimate to those flavors, the contrasting rye spices, oranges and mild oak become more evident. After that, the nose becomes a balanced blend of all of those sweet, rich, fruity and spicier flavors. The taste is also quite sweet and somewhat syrupy, with similar sweet fruits and confections and a mild amount of tannins. Those characteristics continue into the finish, but fade as it becomes drier and spicier, acting as a bit of a palate cleanser, preparing me for the next sip.

Lochs of Jura Brings Rich Fruit and Contrasting Spice

This whiskey is a nice combination of mature bourbons and rye with the richer, fruitier flavors contributed by the Scotch whisky barrels. The sherry casks definitely make themselves evident in the sweet berries and dark plums. Lochs of Jura is surprisingly sweet in the nose and palate, although that sweetness is rapidly cleared in the finish. If you enjoy a fairly sweet, fruity and rich whiskey with a drier and spicier finish, then Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura is one that you will want to try. Have you tried the Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura? What did you think? Cheers!🥃

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Note: This sample was graciously provided by the Brand for my review. I appreciate it!

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