Barrell Whiskey 18 Year Old Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauternes Barrels 125.24 Proof Whiskey

A highly mature, limited-release blend featuring 18-year-old straight whiskeys finished in a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauternes wine casks. This dual finishing brings together bold red wine structure with sweet dessert-wine richness, creating a deeply layered and complex profile. Bottled at full cask strength, it delivers intense flavor while maintaining balance through Barrell’s precise blending approach. This is a rich, wine-influenced whiskey designed for slow sipping and serious enthusiasts.

Barrell Whiskey 18 Year Old Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauternes Barrels 125.24 Proof Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark berries, blackcurrant, honeyed apricot, vanilla, toasted oak, and hints of chocolate and spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and luxurious with layers of red fruit, raisin, toffee, caramel, baking spice, and a balance of tannic structure and sweet wine influence.

Finish: Long, bold, and warming with lingering oak, dark fruit, spice, and a rich, slightly sweet, vinous fade.

Distillery Information

Barrell Craft Spirits is an independent blender based in the United States, known for sourcing high-quality barrels from multiple states and combining them into distinctive, small-batch releases. Rather than focusing on a single distillery style, Barrell emphasizes blending as an art form, creating profiles that are greater than the sum of their parts. The Cigar Blend series is one of their flagship lines, with each batch built from scratch using different components and finishing casks. This approach results in noticeable variation between batches while maintaining a consistent theme of richness and intensity. By bottling at cask strength and avoiding chill filtration, Barrell preserves the full character of the whiskey. The Cigar Blend stands as a benchmark modern American blend—bold, layered, and crafted for both enthusiasts and collectors.

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