{"product_id":"barrell-bourbon-12-year-old-finished-in-french-oak-casks-750ml","title":"Barrell Bourbon 12 Year Old Finished in French Oak Casks 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarrell Bourbon 12 Year French Oak is a limited release from Barrell Craft Spirits: a blend of 12-year-old straight bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Wyoming, finished in French oak casks of distinct toast levels. It is bottled at cask strength, 108.5 proof, and was limited to 1,500 bottles released in September 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrell is known for blending whiskeys from across the country and bottling them at full strength, and here the French oak finish adds a resinous, aromatic dimension to well-aged bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose brings pear brandy, pineapple and hazelnut praline, with hints of cinnamon and hot cocoa. On the palate come allspice, clove and nutmeg with sage, lavender and creamy vanilla, and the finish is long and evolving, with coffee cake, maraschino cherry and a peppery, earthy close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrell's distinctive bottle with its red shield label makes it a fine gift for bourbon collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a few drops of water to open up the fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear brandy, pineapple, hazelnut praline, cinnamon and cocoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allspice, clove, nutmeg, sage, lavender and vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with coffee cake, maraschino cherry and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrell Craft Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Year French Oak, 1,500 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108.5 proof (54.25% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished in French oak casks of distinct toast levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Wyoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat with a few drops of water. It pairs with pecan pie, coffee cake or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are the whiskeys from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Wyoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn French oak casks of distinct toast levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 108.5 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrell Craft Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023248912693,"sku":"VWS200434534","price":164.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-5464.webp?v=1793652945","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/barrell-bourbon-12-year-old-finished-in-french-oak-casks-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}