Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish
Bardstown Bourbon Company has unveiled the latest release in its Distillery Reserve collection: Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish.
The Distillery Reserve collection presents experiments that explore flavor through wood, aging, finishing, and blending techniques. Each one-time-only release is created from two to nine barrels and is packaged as a 375 mL bottle available exclusively at the distillery’s gift shops in Bardstown and Louisville.
To create Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish, five 59-gallon Calvados casks were filled with a custom bourbon blend of stocks aged between 12 and 13 years. After 28 months, the whiskey was transferred into new, medium-toast American white oak for an additional four months of aging.
The recipe for Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish follows:
| Blend | Origin | Age | Mash Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76% | Indiana | 13 Years | 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley |
| 24% | Indiana | 12 Years | 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley |
Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish is presented at 104.2 proof (52.1% ABV) and described as “an elegant confluence of crisp orchard fruit and velvety bourbon sweetness accented by gentle wood smoke and a whisper of vanilla.”
Bardstown Bourbon Company Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish will be available in limited quantities for $99.99 beginning November 28, 2025.
Source: Bardstown Bourbon Company.