The Kentucky based Bardstown Bourbon Co has announced the launch of two new limited-edition expressions, which are said to explore whiskey innovation in entirely different ways.

Bardstown Bourbon Co Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish (52% ABV) is a blend of Straight Bourbon and Rye whiskies, which were matured for an additional 32 months in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, previously used to mature single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Jura.

The Jura casks are said to have contributed layers of ripe fruit, soft malt, subtle smoke and maritime character, while preserving the whiskey’s rich Bourbon foundation.

Bardstown Bourbon Co 2026 Discovery (56.4% ABV), a blend of 7, 10 and 11 Year Old Straight Bourbon whiskies finished for four months in custom-made Garryana oak barrels, is said to showcase the balance and complexity that have become hallmarks of the series.

This year’s Discovery release is described as opening with layers of toasted oak, burnt sugar and baked apple cobbler. Dried cherry and cinnamon bark emerge across the palate, leading to a long, warming finish accented by the distinctive influence of Garryana oak.

For the first time, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s annual releases also feature original commissioned artwork inspired directly by the whiskey itself. Louisville artist Margaret Archambault created each piece after experiencing the liquid, translating its aroma, flavour and texture into visual art that now appears on the bottles and packaging.

Commenting on the launch, Dan Callaway, Master Blender, said: “These releases started from two different questions. Discovery asked how far we could take an already exceptional blend. Lochs of Jura asked what unique character these remarkable casks could contribute over time. Both led us somewhere unexpected, and that’s where the exciting whiskey discoveries happen.”

Dan, added: “At Bardstown Bourbon, we are relentless in our pursuit of flavour, and no whiskey typifies this like the Isle of Jura. With just 238 residents, Jura is not just remote – its location offers a unique fingerprint of flavour singular to these barrels.”

Bardstown Bourbon Co Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish and Discovery 2026 will be available from August 21st through selected retailers in the US, for a RRP of $139.99 each.