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Barrell Bourbon Batch 026
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Distiller:
Various
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Bottler:
Barrell
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ABV:
56.32%
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Age:
9 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 95
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: A not insignificant warmth builds with some intensity into the finish, but the flavors are just too rich to be overshadowed. That heat at last gives way to a rush of baked fruits and spice that linger. A standout release.
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- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: Breaking Bourbon
- Excerpt: If you’re a fan of Barrell Bourbon’s past releases you should find plenty to be pleased with here, and if you’re new to the brand, Batch 026 affords a great springboard to explore why this brand deserves the praise they so often receive.
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- Raided Score: 96
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: I appreciate the complex mouthfeel and short finish, like it was never there, a difficult task for a cask strength whiskey.
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- Raided Score: 89
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: It's a mighty sipper that can be savored neat or chilled with ice, depending on one's mood.
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Intro:
A wild blend of 9-15yr bourbon from Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky, this fall 2020 release in Barrells portfolio comes to consumers at barrel proof - 56.32% ABV
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Nose:
Sweet and crisp, the nose is loaded with fresh apple, honey, some pepper and caramel.
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Taste:
Spicy on the palate but loaded with flavor. Honey, caramel, slivered almond and toffee. Fresh apple notes once more. This is a caramel apple medley that just works.
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Finish:
Long finish, plenty of spice here, edging out the sweet caramel notes and the vibrant apple.
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Overall:
Overall, the transition here from really bright fruits to a sultry, spicy finish is welcome and works really nicely. Another great batch from Barrell.
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Score:
7
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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