Bardstown Cascadia Review: Is This Rare Garryana Oak Worth It?

We found the "Space Mountain" of Bourbon! | Bardstown Cascadia Review Is a three-hour toast the secret to the perfect bourbon? Today on Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca head to the "Oregon Trail" (by way of Kentucky!) to taste the highly anticipated Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve: Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish. Released on March 20, 2026, this 107.5-proof gem is defined by the scarcity of its wood. Garryana Oak (Oregon White Oak) cannot be farmed—it must be harvested from fallen or sanctioned trees. Bardstown partnered with Oregon Barrel Works to create custom barrels that underwent a massive three-hour toast to pull out deep notes of clove, nutmeg, and baked cherry. Is it worth the $99.99 price tag for a 375ml bottle? Wayne compares it to a wild ride on Space Mountain, while Rebecca explores the "French Oak" vibes and savory tannins. In this video, we discuss: * How we managed to snag two bottles at the distillery (and the 60-day rule!). * The science behind the 3-hour toast vs. standard charring. * Full tasting notes: From "Clove Gum" on the nose to "Cherry Pie" on the palate. * Where to find it: Bardstown & Louisville tasting rooms. ### **Connect With Us & Support The Journey!** 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery Reserve: Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish Classification:  Straight Bourbon Whiskey Company: Bardstown Bourbon Company Mash Bill: Blend of three (9 & 10-year-old high-rye/low-rye bourbon mash bills) Age: 9 years (plus 10-month finish) Proof: 107.5 MSRP: $99.99 (375 ml) Released: March 20, 2026 Purchased: 03/28/26 for $99.99 at Bardstown Bourbon Company Other: This release is defined by the scarcity of its wood. Unlike standard American White Oak, Garryana (Oregon White Oak) cannot be farmed; it’s harvested only from fallen or sanctioned trees. Bardstown partnered with Oregon Barrel Works to create custom barrels that underwent a three-hour toast—a massive amount of time compared to standard barrel charring. ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ ✅ CHAPTERS 0:00 - The Oregon Trail in Bardstown? 0:17- Luck at the Gift Shop: The 60-Day Rule 2:01 - All the Specs on Casadia 2:33 - What is Garryana Oak? (The Scarcity Factor) 2:47 - The "3-Hour Tour" - Toasting vs. Charring 4:02 - The Nose: Clove, Nutmeg, & Dark Fruit 5:37 - The Palate: Space Mountain & Cherry Pie 6:14 - The Finish: Coffee Notes & Savory Tannins 9:52 - Comparing to Mizunara & Previous Releases 11:19 - Cheers to Bardstown & Cascadia! 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 ❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly. #Bourbon #WhiskeyReview #BardstownBourbonCo #GarryanaOak #YourBourbonJourney #Cascadia #KentuckyBourbon #WhiskeyTasting #ToastedBarrel #RareWhiskey #BourbonCommunity #CraftWhiskey #OregonOak #DistilleryReserve #BourbonHistory