2 Bourbons (750 ML each bottle), 2 Glencairn glasses, 2 tote bags, 2 ball caps, 2 BCS deck of cards.
Blended in Louisville! Barrell Craft Spirits has won numerous awards including Best American Whiskey of 2018 by Forbes and Best Bourbon in 2017 and 2020 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition..
Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 - a blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys
John Barleycorn Awards - 2022 , GOLD
Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 2022, 91 POINTS
Wine Enthusiast rating of 95
ASCOT Awards - 2022, PLATINUM
Nose: A wildflower meadow showing dandelion, nasturtium, and fennel. The floral qualities are intense and concentrated. Late summer fruits round out the profile, among them Rainier cherry, watermelon, and crushed apple. It all integrates seamlessly with aromas of fresh oak, cedar, and applewood, with just a hint of char. The overall impression is that of splitting wood out in the yard when the trees are laden with fruit and the flowers haven't yet begun to fade.
Palate: Cinnamon rolls arrive with rich, buttery brioche dough, gooey caramel, and a spicy kick of cinnamon. The spice quickly expands to include wasabi and ginger. It's underpinned by a savory undertone of boiled peanuts, and French butter.
Finish: Quite crisp, with an initial burst of sea spray and lemonade. These fade to reveal lingering notes of raspberry eau-de-vie and pastis.
Barrell Vantage - Bourbon whiskey finished in Mizunara, French and toasted American Oak.
Nose: Creme brûlée, coconut oil, and chocolate pudding invoke the creamy richness of toasted American oak. Tarragon, nutmeg, and warm cola are among the dry, extractive spices highlighting the French oak. Mizunara's incense and grilled pineapple notes, meanwhile, take the profile in a totally different direction.
Palate: Sweet and oily with a pronounced espresso note. It's pleasantly rich on the tongue, which obscures much of the tannin - surprising given how much wood is present. The French oak's robust spice notes inflect a maple syrup sweetness.
Finish: Green grapes and red plums burst above the barrel notes for the first time. It's spicy, too, with za'atar, crystallized ginger and Szechuan peppercorns.
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