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VinePair writer, David Thomas Tao, reviews Foundation Double Barrel giving it an impressive rating of 92. Commenting on the flavors, he writes, “even when playing below cask strength, the blenders know how to craft a whiskey with both body and depth.”

L.A. SPIRITS AWARDS

Double Barrel receives a Platinum medal at the L.A. Spirits Awards.

BREAKING BOURBON

Breaking Bourbon reviews Barrell Cask Finish: P.X. Sherry, calling it "a well-balanced whiskey that brings everything together in a very cohesive way."

Inside Hook features Foundation Double Barrel in "The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This May"

Robb Report highlights Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon, saying, "The latest entry in this series is a new double-barreled bourbon that is bottled at a totally reasonable 100 proof, and is quite delicious."

BREAKING BOURBON

Breaking Bourbon reviews Foundation Double Barrel, sharing, "Double Barrel Foundation Bourbon offers a complex drinking experience at a solid price with a proof point that will appeal to almost anyone."

Inside Hook lists Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish: Ice Wine as one of the Best New Whiskeys to Drink This February.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

The Wall Street Journal features Barrell Mizunara in an article highlighting Mizunara wood. Tripp Stimson, Chief Whiskey Scientist, notes, “It’s about shining a light on all the different flavors and finding them all in one place.”

Men's Journal highlights Barrell New Year Bourbon 2025, describing classic notes of vanilla, espresso, dark chocolate, and caramel, along with a bit of black pepper, cinnamon, and a hint of caramelized orange peel.

UPROXX features Barrell Bourbon Batch 036, calling it "one of the best batches of barrel-proof bourbon the brand has ever released"

WHISKY ADVOCATE

Tripp Stimson, BCS Chief Whiskey Scientist, discusses the blending process with Whisky Advocate, explaining that it’s not an exact science. “The process is a bit like a leap of faith each time. Learning to be comfortable in the chaos of the unknown is key,” he says. For the BCS blending team, blending isn’t just about following a blueprint—it's about embracing the unpredictability of the process and letting the whiskey reveal its potential. This approach allows BCS to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind expressions that continuously push the boundaries of blending.

Forbes features Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish: Ice Wine, a New York World Spirits Competition finalist.

BREAKING BOURBON

Breaking Bourbon selects Barrell Cask Finish: Ice Wine as one of the Best Finished Whiskeys of the Year.

Robb Report lists Barrell Bourbon Batch 036 as one of The 13 Best Bourbons to Buy Right Now.

WHISKY ADVOCATE

Whisky Advocate gives Barrell Bourbon Batch 036 an impressive score of 92 and Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish: Mizunara a score of 91.

Robb Report highlights the growth of American blended whiskey and explains why Barrell Craft Spirits is a brand to know.

Jonah Flicker lauds Barrell Craft Spirits in his Robb Report review of 20-Yr Toasted Single Barrel and Cask Finish: Ice Wine.

UPROXX calls Barrell Bourbon Batch 036 "one of the best batches of barrel-proof bourbon that the brand has ever released"

Esquire names Barrell Craft Spirits as one of the best bourbon brands.

Food & Wine features Barrell Craft Spirits in the article, "Want to Taste the World’s Most Exciting Whiskeys? You Need to Go Indie."

Men's Journal lists Barrell Rye Batch 004 as one of the Best Rye Whiskey Brands to Sip Straight or Spice Up a Sazerac, Manhattan, or Old Fashioned.

VinePair chats with BCS Chief Whiskey Scientist, Tripp Stimson, about the popularity of Amburana finishes.

Paste Magazine reviews Barrell Bourbon Batch 036, reporting, "All in all, this is a pretty cool profile, one that brings together brighter fruity notes with sweet, aromatic oak and rye spice"

Jonah Flicker reviews Barrell Mizunara for Men's Journal, saying, "It's not the first in the BCS Cask Finish Series, but it's the best so far...Cask Finish Mizunara is a really tasty bourbon and a great example of how a thoughtful cask finish can augment a whiskey's flavor."

SPIRITS BUSINESS

Joe Beatrice weighs in on industry trends and how Barrell is evolving to work within them.

Jonah Flicker puts Barrell Armida on Robb Report's "50 Best Bourbons of the 21st century so far" saying it's a "limited-release blend of bourbon from three different states separately finished in pear brandy, rum, and Sicilian amaro casks—likely a combination you’ve never had before, but one that you should definitely try."

Jim Vorel of Paste Magazine reviews Barrell Mizunara saying "The wood character of Barrell Mizunara manages to be simultaneously the star of the show, but also not beat the drinker over the head with the theme. I can only conclude that this has been blended in expert fashion, by someone seeking to highlight the star attraction without overexposing it.

Vinepair rates Barrell Foundation a 91 stating "The brand’s first non-cask strength release, Barrell Foundation is budget-friendly and flavorful bourbon with broad appeal to almost every drinker."

Men's Journal includes Barrell Seagrass as one of the Best Bourbons for an Old Fashioned

WALL STREET JOURNAL The Wall Street Journal features Barrell New Year Bourbon 2024 in their Arts & Culture section as one of this winter's most sought after bottles.

WHISKY ADVOCATE

Whisky Advocate ranks Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 as #11 in their Top 20: The Most Exciting Whiskies of 2023.

Inside Hook Explains Why Barrell Remains Their Favorite Whiskey Blender

Vinepair Next Wave Awards names Nic Christiansen Master Blender of the Year.

Robb Report gives Barrell Foundation a score of 93, saying "this 100-proof whiskey should make you very happy"

Jake Powell, Bar Manager at Death & Co. in Denver, selects Barrell Vantage as The Best Bourbon for an Old-Fashioned in this Punch article.

Paste Magazine reviews Barrell Foundation, saying, "This will be a superb everyday addition to the Barrell lineup.

Forbes features Cask Finish Tale of Two Islands in their ‘Whiskey of the Week,’ saying it’s “one you don’t want to miss.”

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RECENT INTERVIEWS AND PODCASTS

Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson join Dan Dunn, discussing what goes on behind the scenes when creating a blend.

The Bourbon Wrench reviews Barrell Bourbon Batch 036, giving it an A+ rating

Bourbon Kingdom sips on Barrell Bourbon Batch 036, describing notes of dark cherry and orange with spice on the finish.

SLB Drinks enjoy Barrell Bourbon Batch 036, describing butterscotch candy on the nose and notes of sweet pastry and baking spices on the palate.

The Bourbon Judge gives Barrell Bourbon Batch 036 a "buy" rating, calling it "pretty damn special"

Whiskey Vault sips on Barrell Vantage, describing it as light, sparkly, and refreshing.

Bourbon Real Talk includes Barrell Foundation in their video, The Best Whiskey of 2024 So Far, saying, "it is remarkable how good it is"

VinePair gives Barrell Foundation a score of 91

The Whiskey Channel Dotcom! features Barrell Foundation, calling it "very complex"

Whiskey Channel Dot Com sips on Barrell Foundation, saying the flavors "work so well together"

Hood Sommelier reviews Barrell New Year Bourbon 2024 and reflects on the power of blending

SLB Drinks enjoys Barrell Foundation in a blind tasting

Bourbon Junkies taste Barrell Foundation, giving it an A+

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