This is a bottling from Barrell Craft Spirits, that American company known for sourcing and blending barrels, bourbon, and rums in a variety of casks. This one is a blend of American and Canadian ryes, that were finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole casks, apricot brandy casks, and Madeira Barrels. Let us see if this wild experiment worked.
ABV: 59.2%
Nose: Green rye spice, red berries, tobacco leaf, herbaceous, spear mint,
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel. Bold Green rye spice, spearmint, herbaceous, slight grassiness, red berries, brine, lemon zest
Finish: Medium length finish. Spearmint, herbaceous, green apple, red berries, grassiness, brine, black pepper, lemon zest.
Rating: 9/10
This thing is just crazy good. Its full of flavors that complement each other well, fruits, spices, herbalness, grass, slight floralness. I was worried this would be a muddled mess but the cask influences really play off each other well. This is one of the most unique American whiskey offerings I have tried and makes me interested in exploring more of Barrell’s offerings.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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