Barton 1792 Distillery introduces its first ultra-premium brand, Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys.
The range has been finished in a variety of select casks from around the world. The first three expressions released last December included a Port Finish, a Chardonnay Finish, and a Cabernet Sauvignon Finish. Additional cask-finished releases will be unveiled every year in the fall.
In 1889, Thomas S. Moore built the distillery known today as Barton 1792 Distillery. He was an early pioneer in Bardstown, recognized today as the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” Prior to Prohibition, Moore established a whiskey empire, growing his operation into a powerhouse distillery, filling hundreds of barrels of whiskey a day. Business boomed until The 18th Amendment forced the Distillery to cease production in 1920. Now, this namesake line of bourbons intends to honor Moore.
Barton 1792 will define a new category of “extended cask finished” bourbon whiskeys with this new collection. Their signature high rye recipe bourbon is aged for many years in new charred oak barrels before filling other casks that previously matured various wines or spirits from around the world, ranging from Cognac to Cabernet to Port and more. In these casks, the bourbon is aged an additional one to three years. This extended cask-finishing method results in a distinct flavor profile, reflecting nuances of both the bourbon and the finishing cask.
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks is described as having a taste that is soft and sweet, with subtle hints of vanilla and baking spices. This whiskey is 98.9 proof.
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Chardonnay Casks has a rich taste, with notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and buttery oak. This whiskey is 97.9 proof.
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Casks has a bold taste, with notes of dark fruit, caramel, and vanilla. This whiskey is 95.3 proof.
The tall bottles feature imagery that pays homage to the legacy of Moore. Each label displays the image of a racehorse, honoring one of Moore’s earliest whiskey brands, Belle of Nelson, named for the thoroughbred who won 1878’s Kentucky Oaks.
Each of Barton 1792 Distillery’s Thomas S. Moore expressions is $69.99.
