Barrell Bourbon Batch 022 is a cask-strength blend of straight bourbon whiskeys aged at least five years, bottled at 116.6 proof (58.3% ABV).
Barrell Craft Spirits blends barrels from Kentucky and Indiana with mash bills of corn, rye and malted barley.
Batch 022 was the last numbered Barrell Bourbon batch of 2019.
It earned 96 points and Finalist status at the 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, a place in its Top 100 Spirits of 2020, and Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
It is a rich, layered bourbon for collectors of Barrell's numbered batches.
Bourbon 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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, dark fruit and oak.
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Palate: Rich and layered at cask strength, with brown sugar and spice.
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Finish: Long and warming.
Specifications
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Blender: Barrell Craft Spirits, Louisville
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Batch: 022
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Age: 5 years
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Sourcing: Kentucky and Indiana barrels
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ABV: 58.3% (116.6 proof)
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Origin: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add water a few drops at a time. Pair it with smoked brisket, pecan pie and dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is it?
A blend of bourbons aged at least five years.
How strong is it?
Cask strength, 116.6 proof (58.3% ABV).
What awards did it win?
96 points at the 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge and SFWSC Gold.
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