Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength 5 Years Batch 022

Barrell Bourbon Batch 022 is a masterfully crafted blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys from Kentucky and Indiana, bottled at cask strength (116.6 proof). This marriage combines the classically dry, woody character of Kentucky bourbon with the floral, herbaceous sweetness of Indiana bourbon, drawing from carefully selected 5-year-old barrels aged in American white oak. The blend showcases elaborate herbal complexity that yields to notes of beehive, nuttiness, and green fruits. On the nose, expect Yellow Chartreuse and juniper berry with delicate florals of elderflower and wintergreen, complemented by gooseberry jam, kiwi, and white peach. The palate opens rich and sweet with creamy textures evoking flan and cappuccino, guided by oak flavors of sweet tea, s'more, and sugar cane. Root beer and rye spice balance honeysuckle, honeydew melon, and candied apricot. The finish lingers with sweet tea, chicory café au lait, and Cherry Heering, fading delicately on rhubarb and peppermint candy. An award-winning expression, Batch 022 earned Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Finalist honors at the 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge with a 96-point rating.