PRIVATE RELEASE BOURBON
The Barrell Private Release Bourbon series is an exercise in micro-blending and variations on a theme. A variety of bourbons spread across 4 different ages were selected and blended into 48 different recipes. Each blend number has its own ratios, printed on the label and is constructed in its own ex-bourbon barrel. With each release, a new set of base bourbons will be selected, so every recipe is only made once.
The BCS blending team believes that blending can make bourbons that span the greatest spectrum of flavor. The Private Release program allows an entirely new set of options for those looking for unique and exclusive products.
Each blend is a marriage of Bourbons from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, and is constructed from a volumetric recipe based on a component age statement.
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Whiskeyfellow reviews five Private Release Bourbon samples, providing a comprehensive profile of each and their ratings.
D01K
D01K has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 35% 9 year 10% 13 year and 5% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
A04K
A04K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 30% 9 year 10% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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KANSAS
A08C
A08C has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 30% 9 year 20% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
A12R
A12R has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 60% 9 year 15% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A16C
A16C has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 15% 9 year 25% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
A20C
A20C has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 20% 9 year 30% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
A24R
A24R has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 45% 9 year 5% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A28A
A28A has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 10% 9 year 5% 13 year and 75% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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A32C
A32C has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 30% 9 year 25% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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ARKANSAS
A36i
A36i has a component age statement of 15% 5 year 35% 9 year 25% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
A40i
A40i has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 30% 9 year 5% 13 year and 35% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A44A
A44A has a component age statement of 5% 5 year 15% 9 year 10% 13 year and 70% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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A48R
A48R has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 30% 9 year 20% 13 year and 40% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON DC
A01A
A01A has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 15% 9 year 5% 13 year and 70% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
A05A
A05A has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 10% 9 year 15% 13 year and 65% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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A09i
A09i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 20% 9 year 10% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A13C
A13C has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 10% 9 year 15% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
A17K
A17K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 10% 9 year 20% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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CALIFORNIA
A21K
A21K has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 5% 9 year 40% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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MISSOURI
A25C
A25C has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 15% 9 year 15% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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NORTH CAROLINA
A29C
A29C has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 15% 9 year 30% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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A33A
A33A has a component age statement of 5% 5 year 15% 9 year 5% 13 year and 75% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
A37C
A37C has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 15% 9 year 35% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
A41K
A41K has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 30% 9 year 35% 13 year and 5% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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A45R
A45R has a component age statement of 5% 5 year 60% 9 year 20% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A02i
A02i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 20% 9 year 10% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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CALIFORNIA
A06K
A06K has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 25% 9 year 25% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
A10C
A10C has a component age statement of 55% 5 year 15% 9 year 10% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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WASHINGTON AND NEVADA
A14R
A14R has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 60% 9 year 10% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A18i
A18i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 30% 9 year 10% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A22C
A22C has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 25% 9 year 25% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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GEORGIA
A26K
A26K has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 5% 9 year 15% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
A30K
A30K has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 5% 9 year 40% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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A34i
A34i has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 35% 9 year 15% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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ILLINOIS
A38K
A38K has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 15% 9 year 30% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
A42C
A42C has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 30% 9 year 20% 13 year and 40% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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A46i
A46i has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 40% 9 year 25% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A03R
A03R has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 20% 9 year 20% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
A07R
A07R has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 20% 9 year 30% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A11K
A11K has a component age statement of 55% 5 year 20% 9 year 5% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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MISSISSIPPI
A15i
A15i has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 15% 9 year 25% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A19A
A19A has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 10% 9 year 10% 13 year and 70% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON DC
A23i
A23i has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 25% 9 year 25% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
A27i
A27i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 5% 9 year 25% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A31i
A31i has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 25% 9 year 35% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
A35R
A35R has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 40% 9 year 25% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
A39A
A39A has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 5% 9 year 5% 13 year and 70% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
A43K
A43K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 5% 9 year 25% 13 year and 35% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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INDIANA
A47i
A47i has a component age statement of 15% 5 year 45% 9 year 15% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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