Barrell Batch 004 Bourbon Whiskey

Barrell Whiskey Batch 004 is comprised of a Tennessee bourbon aged in excess of 11 years and an Indiana whiskey aged for 11 years, before finishing and bottling at cask strength. Separately, the whiskey and bourbon were finished in either rum casks left over from Barrell Rum Batch 001 production, or rye barrels in order to add structure and spice. This resulted in four combinations of source and barrel finish: Tennessee bourbon finished in rum casks, Tennessee bourbon finished in rye barrels, Indiana whiskey finished in rum casks, and Indiana whiskey finished in rye barrels. A number of barrels from these combinations were selected and blended to create Barrell Whiskey Batch 004, with the Indiana whiskey being the predominant component.

Barrell Batch 004 Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh baked gingerbread cookies engage the senses, with sweet brown sugar, toasted orange peel, and big rye spice rounding things out. It’s assertive and appealing, suggesting a bold and exciting sip lies ahead.

Palate: Spicy rye and peppery seasoned oak build structure around sweet molasses and raw cane sugar. There’s a sweetness that’s reminiscent of Dr. Pepper or root beer, but it draws a balance with what is otherwise a more whiskey-forward base of flavors. This includes the more typical caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, and oak elements.

Finish: Hands-down a pleasing finish, Dr. Pepper sweetness and candied citrus lead the charge. Burnt rye spice and black pepper add dimension. The big flavor lasts for a short amount of time, but leaves a lingering sweetness behind making for a medium-length finish that turns a bit dry towards the end.

Distillery Information

Founded in 2014, Barrell Craft Spirits scoops up extra casks of premium Bourbon and Rye and bottles ‘em up at full strength. Each batch is completely different. Sometimes the coolest casks on the market are Tennessee-style Whiskeys, sometimes they’re Kentucky Bourbon. The good stuff could be straight, or it could be a finished wood. The point is that they find the best odd lots and “left-overs” that would more likely be tossed into a generic blend and sell it to us in all of their glory.

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