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

I've given this one a few tastes prior to tonight and I think I'm ready to give it a rating. Let's see how this gift shop release tastes! Barley) and (60% Corn, 20% rye, 20% Malted Barley) Proof: 114° Age: 5 years Further identification: Barrel

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.

custom barrels, homemade by  Oregon Barrel Works , a micro-cooperage producing just 1,000 barrels a Works to mill, season, build, and toast, all on site. The barrels used to age this blend also feature a three-hour toast to unlock deeper flavor and complexity The barrels used to finish relatively older whiskey worked out in Bardstown's favor. The toasting process of the barrels? The 10-month aging limit?

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

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.

blend of well-aged American bourbon and rye and gave it 32 additional months in single malt Scotch barrels The finishing barrels consisted of 84% ex-bourbon casks and 16% ex-sherry casks that previously held Honestly, if I didn’t know this whiskey had been finished in Scotch barrels, I’m not sure I’d guess it A delicate floral note emerges before giving way to richer plum and fig, adding another layer of depth From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the industry's passion, she tastes each