Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish Whiskey

Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish is a remarkable limited-release American whiskey that bridges mature Kentucky and Indiana whiskey with the character of Scotland’s remote Isle of Jura. Created from a bespoke blend of 10- to 12-year-old straight bourbon and rye whiskeys, the blend undergoes an unusually long 32-month finish in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks previously used to mature single malt Scotch whisky.

The recipe combines 49% 11-year-old Indiana bourbon, 30% 10-year-old Indiana rye, and 21% 12-year-old Kentucky bourbon. The Indiana bourbon uses a 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley mash bill; the Indiana rye is 95% rye and 5% malted barley; and the Kentucky bourbon is built from 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley.

What makes Lochs of Jura especially distinctive is the length and character of the finishing process. Bardstown Bourbon Company rested the whiskey for nearly three years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry Scotch casks, allowing the finishing barrels to contribute ripe fruit, soft malt, subtle smoke, and maritime character while preserving the mature American whiskey foundation.

Bottled at 104 proof / 52% ABV, Lochs of Jura delivers a layered profile of spiced vanilla, orange peel, caramel, chocolate, nutmeg, mature oak, fruit, and malt. The International Wine & Spirit Competition awarded the whiskey an extraordinary 99 points and Gold Outstanding, the highest score awarded in the competition’s 2026 North American judging.

The bottle also features commissioned artwork by Louisville artist Margaret Archambault, who created an original visual interpretation inspired by the aroma, flavor, and texture of the whiskey. This combination of mature whiskey, extended Scotch-cask finishing, limited availability, and distinctive presentation makes Lochs of Jura an exceptional choice for American whiskey collectors, Scotch enthusiasts, Bardstown Bourbon Company fans, and premium whiskey gifting.