There is a small company up in Breckenridge, Colorado who makes a bourbon that is only aged for two years, the legal limit to be called bourbon. I have tried it up against the finest 10 - 20 year stuff from Bourbon Trace and the other top drawer distilleries. It holds up very well against the giants. Whatever Breckenridge is doing, they need to do more of it.
Just ask 'em and you will be "informed".
I agree, it can be done. My favorite table whiskey is John Jacob Rye, aged three years. Best thing those commies in Fremont ever made.