We’re thrilled to share that Barrell Bourbon Batch 026 was selected as the runner up in the finals for Best of American Whiskey of the Year (behind none other than Bourbon juggernaut Pappy Van Winkle 15 year) by Fred Minnick in his annual Best of American Whiskey of the Year Competition. Fred also named Bourbon 026 "Best Blend of Straights" which qualified it for the blind tasting of the overall Best American Whiskey.
Fred described Batch 026 as "gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous" declaring he has "come to the realization that Barrell is creating a monopoly on the Blend of Straights movement."
Fred Minnick is a Wall Street Journal-Bestselling Author, Bourbon Curator & Taster, respected for his Whiskey expertise.