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SEAGRASS

Seagrass highlights the grassy oceanside notes we love in rye and the opulence and spice of finishing barrels. It is a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, with each ingredient meticulously sourced and finished separately in Martinique Rhum, Madeira & apricot brandy barrels.

BCS is proud to announce a collaboration with The Ocean Foundation. Special hangtags will be placed on select bottles of Barrell Seagrass. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these bottles will be donated to The Ocean Foundation to contribute to the conservation and restoration of seagrass.

 

You can read more about this partnership here

Barrell Seagrass
  • ​​93 POINTS at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 2022

  • FRED MINNICK - Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2021 lists Barrell Seagrass as Number 2.

  • BEST OF THE BEST named by the Robb Report - 2021

  • DOUBLE GOLD at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition - 2021

  • PLATINUM MEDAL at the L.A. Spirits Awards - 2021

  • GOLD MEDAL at the Ascot Awards - 2021

  • GOLD MEDAL at the John Barleycorn Awards - 2021

  • 92 POINTS at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 2021

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Barrell Seagrass is an ode to coastal memories, blended to evoke the joy of a day on the beach and an evening listening to the soothing rhythm of waves. Hot sun, brisk air, dry sand, and oceanside vegetation are brought to mind. A ripe and inviting tropical nose and grassy, bright body evolve to a finish as long as the view down the shore on a clear day.

A basket brimming with tropical and orchard fruits lies at the heart of this juicy whiskey, with prominent tones of ripe apricot from the brandy casks. The tropical notes are kept in check by a broad array of spicy and herbaceous rye aromas and complemented by the delicate florals of grassy, Martinique rhum. With a splash of water, the oxidized Madeira notes emerge, candying the fruit and bringing out an earthiness on the palate.

FLAVOR NOTES

 

Neat

Appearance: A pale tawny with straw highlights.

Nose: High concentrations of bright, fruity esters lend a perfume-like character to the aroma. Honeydew melon and plum sit alongside a slice of ripe apricot resting out in the sun. The underlying rye is revealed by a sea-like salinity, tarragon, and elderflower.

Palate: Sweet and juicy, Seagrass opens on pear, lychee, and white grapefruit. Classic rye flavors of cinnamon, rosemary, fennel seed, and rosehip aren’t far behind.  Unctuous texture and sandy tannin are complemented by a delicate astringency so common to Canadian whiskeys.

Finish: Fresh and clean, but the persistent tannin and astringency focus the powerful burst of camphor, chalk dust, and scorched earth.

With a few drops of spring water

Despite bright notes of passionfruit and geranium, the nose settles down considerably. The fresh notes are now candied -- papaya, orange peel, and ginger. Liege waffle and beef tallow lay a rich foundation. The palate grows creamier, displaying french vanilla ice cream, pawpaw, and orris root.

NOTABLE PRESS FOR SEAGRASS
 
Whiskey Noobs podcast sips on Barrell Seagrass while discussing sourced whiskey.


Tasting Table includes Barrell Seagrass in their roundup of The 10 Best Whiskeys For A Sazerac, saying “Seagrass is a symphony of fruity, salty, almost green tasting rye whiskey that's unlike anything in recent memory.”



Bourbon Bytes chooses Barrell Seagrass as the winner in a BCS blind flight.


Wine Enthusiast reviews Barrell Seagrass, giving it a rating of 90 points



Wine Enthusiast includes Barrell Seagrass in a roundup of their favorite rye whiskeys


Fred Minnick rounds up his Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2021, awarding Barrell Seagrass the number 2 spot and describing it as “stellar.”



VinePair names Barrell Seagrass as Best Cask Finished Whiskey in their roundup of the 15 Best Whiskeys to Drink in 2022


Whiskeyfellow announces their list of 2021 Award Winners, with Barrell Seagrass and Stellum Rye crowned as Winners


Thank you to VinePair for including Barrell Seagrass as part of their Buy This Booze series and saying, "the balance achieved and the unique flavor profile is nothing short of remarkable."



VinePair includes Barrell Seagrass on their list of the 50 Best Spirits of 2021.


The Whiskey Tornado lists Barrell Bourbon Batch 027 and Barrell Seagrass in the Top 5 Bourbons of 2021


Newsweek - Barrell Seagrass listed as one of the Best Alcohol Gifts for 2021


Maxim includes Barrell Seagrass in the Best New American Rye Whiskeys of 2021


Barrell Seagrass in partnership with the Ocean Foundation is now available at select retailers and online here


VinePair includes Barrell Seagrass and Stellum Rye on their list of the 30 Best Rye Whiskey Brands (2021) as part of their Buy This Booze series.


Hops & Spirits Podcast has Will Schragis of BCS on to talk all things Stellum and to taste Stellum Bourbon, Stellum Rye, and Barrell Seagrass.


Thank you to VinePair for including Barrell Seagrass as part of their Buy This Booze series and saying, "the balance achieved and the unique flavor profile is nothing short of remarkable."


Zach Johnston of Uproxx reviews Barrell Seagrass, describing this release as “very soft and easy to sip on the front of the palate while taking you on a bit of a rollercoaster to that fruity, woody, and dry finish.”


Fred Minnick reviews Barrell Seagrass, saying, “in a word, this is complex.”


Drinkhacker reviews Barrell Seagrass, saying, “like Barrell’s other special editions, this thing is a flavor roller coaster. Definitely worth the price of admission.”


We’re honored that Barrell Seagrass was selected as Best in Spirits in the 2021 Best of the Best from Robb Report.

 

Whiskey Raiders declares, “with Barrell Seagrass on shelves, Rye fans need despair no longer” in their article Barrell’s Newest Rye May Just Be The Best Rye Of The Year.


​​The Whiskey Wash reviews Barrell Seagrass, saying, “I’d pick some up, because—like a gorgeous Pacific Northwest summer—it won’t stick around long.”


Cyties includes Barrell Seagrass on their list of 7 Whiskeys for Father's Day, saying, "pour Dad a drink of Seagrass and watch his cares melt away as he daydreams of the sun warming his face on a white sand beach."


Pop em Don't Watch em reviews Barrell Seagrass, saying, "Seagrass gets an A+." 


Mash and Drum reviews Barrell Seagrass, describing it as "unique" and "absolutely fantastic."


Dusty Dan's Whiskey Reviews covers Barrell Bourbon Batch 028 and Barrell Seagrass in this recent review.


Still curious about Barrell Seagrass? Check out these reviews on Distiller!


Barrell Seagrass was reviewed by Breaking Bourbon, who described the palate as "a creamy medley of red summer fruits, sugary vanilla molasses, and a twinge of apricot brandy form a club you’ll want to get into."


Whiskey Consensus calls Barrell Seagrass "sweet, spicy, and very complex" in their review of this recent release.



Fatherly includes Barrell Seagrass on their list of The Best Whiskey of 2021…So Far, saying, "with every sip the mouth is greeted with a wash of tropical fruit, followed by a flow of vanilla, herbal notes and rye spice."



The Bourbon Bard reviews Barrell Seagrass, awarding it a 93.4/100, and calls it, “another delicious multi-finish blend from Barrell Craft Spirits.”


Barrell Seagrass was recently rated an A- by by The Bourbon Finder, who called this release, “complex and luxurious.” 


Whiskey Fellow reviews Seagrass, stating, “Barrell Seagrass may be the most unique whiskey I've ever tried.”



Barrell Craft Spirits Introduces Barrell Seagrass

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