4.28 Very good
Whiskey Bourbon USA 8 Year 56.3% ABV
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This bottling, released in September 2023, marks the brand's 10th anniversary and incorporates some of Barrell Craft Spirits' significant batches (011 & 021). The anniversary blend consists of straight bourbons from Tennessee (aged 8, 13, 17, & 18 years), Indiana (aged 8 & 9 years), and Kentucky (aged 8 years). This is an extremely limited offering available online and at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Further distribution began on September 18, 2023, from the brand's blending and bottling facility in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The suggested retail price is $84.99.
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Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium-dark amber. Nose: Caramel and dark fruit. A subtle hint of mint. Palate: Cloves, fruit, some mint, followed by oak. Finish: Long with minimal heat. Splash: The mint note returns. Overall: 9/10 - This is exceptional, featuring a complex palate and a pleasant finish. The mint notes were a welcome surprise.
This pour delivers all the classic bourbon characteristics you seek in a whiskey - caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, and a subtle hint of cola. It tastes slightly hotter than its proof suggests, but the lingering flavor is thoroughly enjoyable. I would certainly recommend it if you can locate it!
Only possessing a sample. Flavors include strawberries and cream, coffee grounds, chicory, vanilla cake, caramel, baking spices, tobacco, semi-sweet notes, a somewhat thick texture, gentle warmth, and a prolonged finish. Amazing! Barrell has been excelling recently.
Nutty coffee flavoring! So thick & smooth. The sweetness is imperceptible. Amaretto, sweet nuts, and honey. Truly amazing.
Custard with burnt sugar, cherry notes, and a hint of leather.
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