{"product_id":"bardstown-bourbon-co-lochs-of-jura-barrel-finish-750ml","title":"Bardstown Bourbon Co Lochs Of Jura Barrel Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of Straight Bourbon \u0026amp; Rye Whiskeys Finished in Single Malt Scotch Whisky Barrels | 52% ABV | 104 Proof | 750mL | 32-Month Finish | 84% Ex-Bourbon Scotch Casks \u0026amp; 16% Ex-Sherry Scotch Casks | 2026 Limited Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish is a limited 2026 release that brings together mature American whiskey and casks from the remote \u003cstrong\u003eIsle of Jura, Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bardstown created a bespoke blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys before transferring the blend into barrels previously used to mature Jura single malt Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whiskey spends an additional \u003cstrong\u003e32 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in these Scotch casks—an unusually extensive finishing period designed to allow the American whiskey and residual single malt character to fully integrate. The finishing program uses \u003cstrong\u003e84% ex-bourbon and 16% ex-Sherry Scotch whisky barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a layered combination of caramel and American whiskey spice with ripe fruit, soft malt, subtle smoke, and maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e52% ABV (104 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lochs of Jura opens with vanilla crème, blackberry compote, toasted oak, mint, and cigar box before developing fresh spearmint, caramel, cinnamon spice, and fruit-forward Sherry notes. 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