Accolades
For many years we've been recognized and commended for our expertise in blending. Awards from recent competitions this spring continue to highlight this. We are thrilled to share the following results: Ultimate Spirits Challenge Chairman’s Trophy /Top 100 Spirits 95 Barrell Whiskey Private Release DJA1 Finished in a St. Agrestis Brooklyn Amaro Cask Finalist 95 Barrell Bourbon Batch 031 93 Barrell Whiskey Private Release DJX1 Finished in a Ruby Port Barrel 93 Barrell Seagrass 91 Barrell Bourbon Batch Batch 032 91 Barrell Whiskey Private Release DSX2 Finished in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrel LA Spirits Awards Best Unique Barrel-Finished Bourbon, Platinum Barrell Armida Barleycorn Awards Double Gold Barrell Bourbon Batch 031 New York International Spirits Competition Double Gold Barrell Whiskey Private Release DJX1 Finished in a Ruby Port Barrel Barrell Whiskey Private Release DSX2 Finished in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrel Ascot Awards Double Platinum Barrell Bourbon Batch 030 Platinum Barrell Bourbon Batch 031 Barrell Bourbon Batch 032
Batch 033 is here
With each Barrell Craft Spirits release, we push the boundaries of blending with a goal of creating a whiskey that is greater than the sum of its parts. Our newest bourbon release, Barrell Bourbon Batch 033, is here and making its way to shelves across the country. Barrell Bourbon Batch 033 is a marriage of high-rye barrels and high-corn barrels ranging in age from 5 to 9 years old. The high-rye barrels were chosen for their distinct stone fruit, black pepper, and nutmeg notes. The high-corn barrels were chosen for their rich butterscotch, coffee, and citrus notes. Two sets of barrels mingled together for two months, then the balance was adjusted for the most optimal combination.
A blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys
Distilled and aged in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana
Selection of 5, 6, 7, and 9-year-old barrels
Aged in American white oak barrels
Bottled in Kentucky
116.6 proof cask strength bottling
Barrell Bourbon Batch 033 displays all the complexity of a blend of different distillates given time to blossom. Barrel character adds some diverse leafy notes at the margins without an overabundance of extractive woody or spice notes. Neat Appearance: Citrine set in yellow gold. Nose: Pear, lemon meringue, and shoofly pie set the stage for a bourbon deftly balanced between freshness and maturity. A bouquet of jasmine, nasturtium, and dandelion speak to a youthful exuberance, while peppermint and gentian root depict an oak barrel just creeping in. A gentle savory character expands into edamame, macadamia nut, and mesquite smoke. Palate: Champagne, applesauce, and candied grapefruit peel show ample maturity without an excessive oak. The baking spice character is dialed up slightly, exhibiting cocoa powder, allspice, star anise, and juniper. Finish: A burst of heat rides a wave of minerals across the palate that include limestone, beach sand, and salt-water taffy. Geranium, elderflower, and chamomile reinforce the nose’s bouquet. The finish fades to the slightly bitter prickle of returning gentian root and lime peel, wiping the palate clean.
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