Barrell American Vatted Malt is a cask-strength blend made exclusively from American single malt whiskeys, by Barrell Craft Spirits of Louisville, Kentucky. This bottling is 118.2 proof (59.11% ABV).
Barrell gathered malt whiskeys from distilleries across the country, from states such as Texas, Arizona, New York, New Mexico, Washington and Indiana, many of them young craft distilleries that had never sold whiskey in bulk before.
Vatting these different malts together, then bottling uncut and unfiltered at full strength, creates a layered whiskey that shows the range of American single malt in one glass: rich malt, fruit, spice and oak.
A rare look at what American malt whiskey can be.
A vatted malt, sometimes called a blended malt, combines single malts from more than one distillery and contains no grain whiskey. Barrell is known for exactly this kind of blending, sourcing barrels from many producers and combining them at full cask strength, and this release brought that approach to the young and growing world of American single malt. Because each distillery's malt brings its own character, from Texas heat to cooler northern climates, the result is a whiskey with more layers than any one of its parts.
American whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.
Specifications
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Blender: Barrell Craft Spirits, Louisville, Kentucky
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Style: American vatted malt (blend of single malts)
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Grain: 100% malted barley
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Strength: Cask strength
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Proof / ABV: 118.2 proof (59.11% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water to open up the malt and fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vatted malt?
A blend of single malt whiskeys from different distilleries, with no grain whiskey.
Where do the malts come from?
American single malt distilleries in several states, including Texas, Arizona and New York.
What proof is it?
This bottling is 118.2 proof, 59.11% ABV.
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