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Barrell Bourbon has returned to celebrate the new year with its annual release. If you're unfamiliar with Barrell Bourbon, check out the reviews in recent years right here on Amongst I should also note that, amongst all those reviews, Barrell's New Year releases have yet to appear. Through the generosity of Barrell Bourbon Company, which provided this bottle, and in accordance with Company on Label:  Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type:  A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys Mash Bill

Established in 2013 as the original independent blender of cask-strength whiskey, Barrell Craft Spirits Barrell Bourbon batches are the hallmark of our dedication to crafting innovatine, high-quality bourbons Blending sourced barrels may seem like a shortcut in the work that actual distillation truly requires In light of recent rumors about the future of Barrell, following changes and restructuring within the company, I was thrilled to receive an email from Barrell's representatives asking if I'd like to try

It's finally time for another new batch of the consistently good blends that Barrell bourbon puts out Their website states that this batch is: a marriage of high-rye barrels and high-corn barrels ranging in age from 5 to 9 years old This sample was provided to me from Barrell Craft Spirits at no cost and Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed blend The overall feel is that of a well-aged bourbon highlighting your typical toasted vanilla and caramel

New England Barrel Company is back at it again with their collaboration with Lord Hobo Brewing. The ir Godmother Imperial Stout took on some great notes of bourbon barrel, while James' bourbon then Company on Label: New England Barrel Company (Sourced from O.Z. Sipping on our old barrel 17-41 tells me that we went BOLD with that finish. You won't be sorry picking up barrel 18-02 though. Cheers!

I'm once again diving in to explore the blending prowess of Barrell Craft Spirits. But what makes the Barrell bourbon line & their numerous batch numbers special? Another contrast to the status quo is that unlike single barrels, the Barrell team is able to mix this Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 is a blend of 6, 7, 8, and 13-year-old bourbons. After mingling for two months, 13-year-old barrels with dominant fruit flavors were layered in.

rye & 10% malted barley mash bills Proof: 106.6° Age: 4 (and a half) years Further identification: Barrel Huber that was finished in an ex-bourbon barrel that has been aged with honey for an additional 3-8 months I'm sure there are other honey finished ryes or bourbons from Starlight out there that taste different

If you read my last two Buffalo Trace single barrel reviews feel free to skip this section! Before we get into another one of these - I'd like to say the usefulness of most single barrel reviews Your mileage may vary significantly barrel to barrel, but one thing is for certain - if you are a local I think I prefer the sweeter barrels of this and this one had too many funky layers of spice. Check out your local Kappy's for single barrel picks and let them know I sent you!

Before we get into this - I'd like to say the usefulness of most single barrel reviews really ends at Your mileage may vary significantly barrel to barrel, but one thing is for certain - if you are a local being reviewed (if it is anywhere near you), or look for high level trends to see if chasing single barrels A great volume of funky barrel influence can be dug up returning from a sip. seems to know what they're about with this one delivering above-norm complexity and a fun layer of barrel

This will be a one-time tasting, which I typically try not to do, but I wanted the thoughts to have a There's a dark, dusty black pepper note, hints of peach, and a lovely caramel barrel funk that has settled Maybe another single barrel will do better if I ever luck into trying a different warehouse or floor.

James Saunders, a seasoned whiskey enthusiast turned founder of New England Barrel Company , certainly But surely there must be good barrels waiting to be discovered, even if it's sourced, right? I also wondered what the future holds for New England Barrel Company. The tasting room will offer the core blends of New England Barrel Company, as well as limited releases , experimental batches, and single barrels, with a hopeful opening date of Spring 2025.

The Spirit Animal Society is back at it again - making picking whiskey barrels more accessible to the Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Finished Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Returning from a sip of this liquid gold I find the glass has opened up some to softer notes of dusty barrel It is quite warming in the chest, so this will tickle the barrel proof fan's fancy. Barrell continues to manage to outdo themselves with their blending prowess on full display here.

Before we get into another review - I'd like to say the usefulness of most single barrel reviews really Your mileage may vary significantly barrel to barrel, but one thing is for certain - if you are a local being reviewed (if it is anywhere near you), or look for high level trends to see if chasing single barrels This is a solid pick and having tried some of the other barrels that Jen has picked, I know that Plaza is the place to stop in for whiskey single barrel picks out in the Berkshires.