Welcome back to the Brindiamo Barrel Spotlight, our weekly email series highlighting the barrels, distilleries, and market dynamics shaping today’s whiskey industry. Each week, we share standout inventory from our network — connecting the stories behind the liquid with the opportunities ahead for brands, investors, and partners.
This week’s focus turns to Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBC), one of Kentucky’s most respected contract producers, known for precision distillation and the consistent performance of its heritage mash bills. Two premium 75/21/4 Kentucky bourbons take the spotlight, each offering a distinct path for brand development and market positioning.
Mash Bill: 75% Corn / 21% Rye / 4% Malted Barley
DSP: BBC
Aged for 4.5 years before an additional 19-month double-oak finish in new Kelvin Cooperage barrels, this bourbon showcases a high degree of flavor integration and complexity, while maintaining its bourbon designation. The result is a layered, mature liquid that balances sweetness and structure with exceptional depth.
Built for premium blends or targeted bottlings, this lot adds not just flavor but story, a finishing narrative that delivers depth and differentiation in today’s competitive premium segment.
Mash Bill: 75% Corn / 21% Rye / 4% Malted Barley
DSP: BBC
This 8-Year Kentucky bourbon represents the best of BBC’s proven, consistent production. With strong structure, balance, and liquid integrity, it’s an ideal fit for both small-batch and single-barrel programs.
Positioned for scalable growth, this lot combines maturity, heritage, and access — a compelling value opportunity for brands looking to secure aged Kentucky stock at a three-digit price point. For producers seeking reliability and character without compromise, it’s an opportunity that stands out in today’s buyer-friendly environment.
From targeted specialty releases to scalable core SKUs, Brindiamo’s network provides access to barrels that unite heritage, quality, and value. These two BBC lots illustrate how the right inventory can do more than fill supply needs — it can shape brand stories, drive growth, and strengthen long-term positioning.
In a moment when access and pricing alignment matter more than ever, Brindiamo’s scale and relationships ensure our partners can move confidently, securing outstanding whiskey at the best values in the market.
Interested in learning more about how these BBC barrels can fit into your next project or release?
Reach out to our team or fill out the form at the bottom of this page, and let’s discuss how Brindiamo can help you align quality, story, and strategy in your next chapter of whiskey.
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