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Bardstown Bourbon launches Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish Bourbon

By Christopher Osburn Published March 24, 2026

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Bardstown Bourbon Company is the type of distillery that seems to produce nothing but noteworthy expressions. Recently, the brand announced the launch of a new, soon-to-be highly sought-after expression: Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish.

Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish

First released in 2025, the Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery Reserve is returning this year with Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish. This limited-edition expression is named for its finish in barrels crafted from rare Oregon Garryana white oak.

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It all starts with a blend of three bourbons aged between 9 and 10 years. Each features a different mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley. After marrying the whiskeys, the blend is finished for 10 months in 10 custom-made Garryana oak barrels handmade by Oregon Barrel Works.

According to Bardstown, the result is a multi-layered 107.5-proof bourbon centered on flavors like toasted oak, toffee, vanilla, baked cherry, pipe tobacco, and butterscotch. The finish is medium in length with tannins and notes of wood sugar.

“It was a thrill to partner with Oregon Barrel Works, who truly operates from tree to barrel. The definition of hands-on artisan coopering,” Dan Callaway, Master Blender at Bardstown Bourbon Company, says.

“Its structure and chemistry create a flavor experience unlike any other—rich, spicy, and deeply expressive of its origin. This release is a celebration of craftsmanship and the beauty of regional terroir.”

Where can I buy it?

Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish is only available at Bardstown Bourbon’s distillery gift shop and its Tasting Room in Louisville for the suggested retail price of $99.99 for a 375ml bottle.

Christopher Osburn

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

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