Lux Row Double Barrel 12Yr and Getting a Pleasant Surprise from a Crackerjack Pour

We crack open a fresh bottle of Lux Row Double Barrel 12-Year Bourbon — a distillery-only release that you can’t get in Australia, and maybe nowhere else outside Bardstown. In this episode, we talk: 🛢️ What “double barrel” really means in this case (2-barrel batch, not rebarreled) 🏭 The contrast between Lux Row’s massive operation and smaller craft distilleries 🧪 Neck pours, proof levels, and aging dates from both barrels ✈️ Why we picked this bottle on our trip and what makes it special It’s high-proof, high-flavour, and a rare pour with a big Kentucky memory behind it. 🟠 Keywords: Lux Row, double barrel bourbon, 12-year bourbon, distillery-only, Bardstown bourbon, barrel strength, Aussie bourbon podcast   Chapters 00:00 Opening a New Bottle: Lux Row Double Barrel 12 Year 02:00 The Distillery Experience: Size and Uniqueness 04:00 A Hefty Cork 04:15 Tasting Notes 06:04 Tour Insights: Behind the Scenes at Lux Row 09:07 An Innovative Approach to Stave Finishing 11:31 Final Thoughts on Lux Row Bourbon