Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon offers notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak on the nose and palate, with spice, nuts, and fruit (such as cherry or citrus) also appearing in various expressions. The finish can be medium to long, featuring lingering spice, oak, and sweetness. Tasting notes vary by specific bottling, such as the classic expression, Bottled-in-Bond, or Estate Bottled, which may emphasize different herbal or dark fruit characteristics.