Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Plantation Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon is a 10-year-old bourbon bottled at 52.0% ABV and finished in rum casks. For a novice drinker, that means a mature bourbon base with an extra layer of sweetness and fruit from the secondary barrel finish.
Expect a richer, fuller style than a standard bourbon, with familiar notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and baking spice joined by rum-led hints of brown sugar and tropical fruit. The higher strength can make it more intense, so a small splash of water may help open it up.