Barrell Bourbon Batch 34

Barrell Bourbon Batch 034 is a blend of 6, 8, 10, and 15-year-old barrels. 8-year-old barrels driven by strong hazelnut and dark cherry notes lay a foundation enhanced by high-corn barrels showing browned butter and apricot. Barrell mingled this first step for months before adding high-rye barrels carrying cinnamon and allspice. Finally, a vatting of 10 and 15-year-old barrels was added for earthiness and light tannin. The result is a robust and sophisticated bourbon.

APPEARANCE
Copper with rose gold highlights

NOSE
Eggnog and madeleines set the stage. Dry, hard cider integrates a range of florals such as elderflower and violet. Over time, the fruit transitions to a more cooked character, displaying dried apricot, candied orange peel, and mulled cider.

PALATE
Blackcurrant jam and grape soda start the palate off with focus and depth. More classic notes of cinnamon donut, warm cola, and pecan pie emerge. Fresh notes of green grape and Seville orange are followed by umami, and salt.

FINISH
A modest amount of sandy tannin sustains notes of shiso, licorice root, and fudgy peanut butter cup through a lengthy finish. There is an additional pop of iron and slate.

BLEND COMPONENTS
Indiana: 6 years old
Tennessee: 8, 10 and 15 years old
Kentucky: 8 years old

MASH BILL
79% Corn, 17% Rye, 4% Malted Barley

114.62 Proof - 57.31% ABV

AWARDS
Best of 2023 - Whiskey Raiders
Gold, 2023 - SF World Spirits Comp.
Gold, 2023 - ASCOT Awards
92pts, 2023 - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Platinum, 2022 - LA Spirits Awards
96pts, 2023 - NY Int'l Spirits Comp.