Distillery: Barrel Craft Spirits
Region: Louisville, Kentucky
Aging: Selection of 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, and 16 year-old barrels
ABV: 57.31%
Proof: 114.62
Batch #34
Bottle #5089
Non-Chill Filtered: No
Batch: 98
Price: $65
Appearance: Amber
Nose: Buttery caramel, toasted oak, light fruits, brown sugar, slight pepper
Palate: Kind of reminds me of caramel popcorn if you cooked it for a few seconds too long – Caramel, light charred oak, buttery, oily, light spices
Finish: Long finish with oily and buttery mouthfeel – Leaves you with lingering charred oak, citrus, dark fruits, and rye spice
Is Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength an Approachable Whiskey?
Barrel Bourbon Cask Strength packs quite a punch. With its 57.31% ABV, it will likely light up a beginner whiskey drinker’s taste buds. That being said, even with the heat, it is quite approachable for an experienced whiskey drinker.
Is Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength Complex?
Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength has quite a few layers to it. It has your basic caramel and charred oak flavors, but it has a lot that pushes it above and beyond. The biggest of those factors would be the fruit flavors I’m getting.
At times, I get notes of dark fruits like plums and cherries – almost like a sherry finish. But on the finish, I’m getting a bit more light fruits that are citrusy like lime, pear, and apricot.
Then to add another layer, I get some rye spices throughout the entire experience.
And to finish everything off, it has a lovely mouthfeel that leaves you with a lingering oily and buttery consistency.
What are Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength has a lot of strong flavors and attributes. Aside from all of the complexity in flavor, I think my favorite aspect of this pour is its finish. I love a good mouthfeel and this one delivers.
Is Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength a go-to whiskey?
At the $65 price tag, it’s hard to say this bottle could be a go-to whiskey. While I would certainly be able to drink this whiskey on a regular basis, my wallet would lead me toward more affordable options like New Riff Single Barrel and Wild Turkey 101.
Is Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength priced accurately to its quality?
I do think Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength is priced accurately to its quality. I feel like I got every bit of my money out of the pours from this bottle and will continue to come back to it when I feel like I need a good pick-me-up.
Conclusion for Barrel Bourbon – Cask Strength
Verdict – Definitely pick this one up if you see it. I really enjoyed it.
It’s hard to find a bottle that has a nice balance of bold flavors blended with delicate fruit notes and delivers a nice mouthfeel and finish that keeps you wanting another glass.
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