The Bardstown Bourbon Company announced the release of a new whiskey finished for 18 months in Destillaré Orange Curaçao barrels.

The collaboration with Copper & Kings American Brandy Company of Louisville is a 9 year old Tennessee bourbon bottled at 100 proof and will be part of the distillery’s Collaborative Series, featuring bourbons that have been featured in wine, beer and spirits barrels. It is the sixth such collaboration with Copper & Kings.

Describing the new whiskey expression in the release, Bardstown Bourbon Co. vice president of sales and marketing Herb Henemen said, “A brilliant orange nose takes the lead over a rich blend of baking spice, vanilla and maple. The bright citrus awakens the palate and leads to a magnificent, long lasting finish with just a touch of sweetness. You see a lot of ‘top shelf’ margaritas or martinis, but never has there been a better base for a ‘top shelf’ old fashioned than this incredible release.”

“There’s a lot of satisfaction in developing and shaping whiskey into surprising and adventurous profiles,” Copper & Kings founder and CEO Joe Heron added. “The collaboration with kindred spirits is what truly polishes the liquid. The infusion of friendship is what brings the magic.” 

Bardstown Bourbon Company/Copper & Kings Destillaré Orange Curaçao will retail for $124.99 per 750mL bottle.