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USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2020
Barrell Bourbon Batch 022 is a cask-strength bourbon bottled at 116.6 proof (58.3% ABV). This expression is a blend of 5-year-old straight bourbons sourced from Kentucky and Indiana, combining the dry, woody characteristics of Kentucky bourbon with the floral and herbaceous notes of Indiana bourbon.
The nose presents rye grain, juniper berry, and delicate florals like elderflower and wintergreen, with hints of gooseberry jam and white peach. The palate is rich and oily, featuring flavors of flan, cappuccino, sweet tea, and s’mores, balanced by rye spice and notes of honeysuckle and candied apricot.
Barrell Craft Spirits, founded in 2013 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, is a renowned independent blender specializing in unique, aged, cask-strength whiskeys and rums. The company sources high-quality spirits from various distilleries, meticulously blending them to create distinctive flavor profiles.
Their commitment to innovation and quality has earned them numerous awards from prestigious spirits publications and competitions. Barrell Craft Spirits offers a diverse range of products, including small-batch and single-barrel releases, as well as ongoing series like Seagrass, Dovetail, and Vantage.