Paste Magazine includes Batch 023 on their list of Five More Whiskeys We're Revisiting During Quarantine, saying "it contains some oak-forward influences, maple and distinctive nuttiness."
The Manual includes Barrell Bourbon Batch 024 on their list of The Best American Whiskey For Every Kind of Father, calling this recent release "rich with dark chocolate, orange, and black pepper notes."
Bevvy reviews Barrell Rye Batch 003, stating that this release takes "creamy vanilla and dry, crackling spice — and neatly folds them into one complementary package."
Departures Magazine includes Barrell Rye Batch 003 among its list of 15 High End Spirits to Give Dad This Father’s Day, calling it "bright and vibrant with big spice and fruit notes."
Joe Beatrice offers insight into Barrell's blending process in this Distiller article by Jake Emen, providing step-by-step suggestions for at-home whiskey blending, and sharing hints from years in the trade.
VinePair includes Barrell Craft Spirits among their 30 Best Bourbon Whiskeys for Every Budget (2020), and calls Batch 023 “the product of considered, masterful blending."
Paste Magazine recently reviewed both Barrell Rum Private Release J802 and B903. They called J802, "almost overwhelmingly flavorful on first sip," and described B903 as "herbal and grassy on the nose, with notes of green apple and green plantain."
Whisky Advocate gives Barrell Bourbon Batch 023 a rating of 92, including it on their list of the 7 Barrel Proof Bourbons To Try Now, calling it "a really well-balanced whiskey, with sweetness, spice, and fruit working in harmony."
Uproxx includes Barrell's American Vatted Malt Whiskey on their list of Small Batch Whiskey for Summer Sipping. Pete Stanton, head bartender at Ai Fiori in New York City, is quoted in the article, calling this whiskey "perfect for sipping or a bold stirred cocktail."
Paste Magazine calls Barrell Bourbon Batch 023 a "powerful bourbon, but supple at the same time" and Barrell Rye Batch 003 "a very pure expression of the rye grain itself.”
Bourbon Culture reviews Batch 021 saying "there’s no denying this is a premium bourbon because the complexity and layers revealed more and more with every sip.”
Drinkhacker says Batch 023 "Drinks older than its age statement with a lush finish full of toasted pecans, cherry Juice, and baked apples. Another year, another winner from Barrell."
Adventures in Whiskey says Barrell Bourbon Batch 022 “comes across as lively and aromatic. The folks behind Barrell Bourbon are always looking to present something interesting in each batch, and they’ve certainly achieved their goal here.”
The Whiskey Jug says Barrell Bourbon Batch 022 is "nice… quite nice. The aroma sits easy and layered with the darkly sweet and rustic notes that fill this whiskey."
Breaking Bourbon reviews Batch 023 saying "as Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson of Barrell Craft Spirits go to great lengths to make every batch different, batch 023 once again succeeds in providing quintessential Barrell Bourbon characteristics that i’ve come to love, but with its own unique spin."
Adventures in Whiskey on Barrell Whiskey American Vatted Malt: the development in the nose and palate is astounding. Just when I think i’ve nailed a particular flavor, two more appear. It’s vibrant, complex, and most importantly delicious.
Breaking Bourbon reviews Barrell Bourbon Batches 018 and 019: With these latest batches Barrell continues to impress, and live up to its premium price point.
Modern Thirst reviews Barrell Bourbon Batch 019 "The sweetness of corn and the nuttiness is a wonderful sign that the blend of these two bourbons was well executed and not just an afterthought.”
The Whiskey Jug gives Batch 19 an A-: Fantastic, delicious and dynamic bourbon that snags your attention with the nose and then keeps you coming back sip after sip with what it delivers on the palate.
Breaking Bourbon reviews Barrell Dovetail: Barrell Craft Spirits continues to impress with a whiskey release layered in flavors that’s as satisfying as it is unique
Bourbon Smith calls Barrell Dovetail, “a great bourbon with all the best elements of rum, port and cabernet, expertly compiled into one delicious bottle.”