BATCH 032 We're pleased to announce the release of Barrell Bourbon Batch 032. Batch 032 began with a balance of two sets of barrels: a selection of 5 and 6-year-old barrels with a creamy and tropical profile and a selection of 6, 7 and 10-year-old barrels vatted for their complex, old, woody character. These two sets of barrels were slowly blended over three months. A small group of spice driven 7-year-old barrels with notes of cinnamon toast, coffee bean and chocolate were then carefully added to complete the blend. The result is a decadent and rich bourbon with layers of spice and nuttiness.
A blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys
Distilled and aged in TN, KY, and IN
Selection of 5, 6, 7, and 10-year-old barrels
Aged in American white oak barrels
Bottled in Kentucky
115.34 proof cask strength bottling
Flavor Notes Focused squarely on fresh oak and grassy spirit, the aroma calls to mind chopping wood in the yard on a late summer’s morning. The palate is a similarly simple pleasure until a splash of water opens it up to reveal a massively textured whiskey: rich, and oily, it’s a trait that’s often described as “Kentucky chew.” Neat Appearance: Tawny. Nose: A wildflower meadow showing dandelion, nasturtium, and fennel. The floral qualities are intense and concentrated. Late summer fruits round out the profile, among them Rainier cherry, watermelon, and crushed apple. It all integrates seamlessly with aromas of fresh oak, cedar, and applewood, with just a hint of char. The overall impression is that of splitting wood out in the yard when the trees are laden with fruit and the flowers haven’t yet begun to fade. Palate: Cinnamon rolls arrive with rich, buttery brioche dough, gooey caramel, and a spicy kick of cinnamon. The spice quickly expands to include wasabi and ginger. It’s underpinned by a savory undertone of boiled peanuts, and French butter. Finish: Quite crisp, with an initial burst of sea spray and lemonade. These fade to reveal lingering notes of raspberry eau-de-vie and pastis. With a splash of spring water Dilution wedges the concentrated floral notes further apart to reveal a whole new level of complexity. Lavender, lemon verbena, and pawpaw fill out the meadow. The palate transforms, with sugars and oils combining with fine tannin, light astringency, and spicy black peppercorn to create a massive, chewy mouthfeel. The finish, meanwhile, is like walking into an old spice shop with the commingled flavors of bitter orange peel, fennel-seed, and turmeric.
IT'S PRIVATE Have you ever wanted to try some of our Private Releases, but been unable to find them in your local store? We've added a new selection to our Shop Page, which includes 4 different Barrell Whiskeys finished in a Cognac Park VSOP Cask, a G.D. Vajra Wine barrel, a Pedro Ximenez Sherry barrel, and a Ruby Port barrel. There's also a Private Release Bourbon with a component age statement of 40% 5 year, 5% 7 year, 35% 10 year, and 20% 17 year bourbons. You can find them here.
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