Barrell Whiskey Decade is a cask-strength blend of whiskeys distilled each consecutive year from 1995 to 2005, so its youngest component carries a 20-year age statement. Bottled at a towering 142.7 proof, it is one of the oldest and most powerful releases from Barrell Craft Spirits.
Barrell is renowned for blending and bottling at full strength, and Decade draws on some of the oldest stocks in its inventory. Two decades in wood have tempered the heat with immense concentration and structure, so the whiskey drinks softer than its proof suggests.
On the nose come vanilla, caramel corn, apricot and cinnamon. The palate brings raisin, brown sugar and dark toffee, layered and dense, with the depth that only very long maturation can provide.
The bottle carries Barrell's shield label marked Decade and 20, with the proof printed on the front. It is a showpiece for a cask-strength collection and a remarkable gift for a serious whiskey lover.
At this strength, a few drops of water at a time will reveal more of its fruit and spice. Because it is bottled above 140 proof, it is best enjoyed in small measures, and a single bottle will last through many tastings with friends.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla, caramel corn, apricot and cinnamon.
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Palate: Raisin, brown sugar and dark toffee.
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Finish: Long and dense.
Specifications
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Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits
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Style: American Whiskey blend, cask strength
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Expression / Batch: Decade
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Age: 20 years (youngest component)
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Proof / ABV: 142.7 proof (71.35% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Whiskeys distilled each year 1995 to 2005
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Region: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Pour a small measure and add water gradually, tasting as you go. It pairs with dark chocolate, dried fruit or a full-bodied cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Barrell Decade?
Whiskeys distilled each consecutive year from 1995 to 2005.
How old is it?
The youngest whiskey in the blend is 20 years old.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 142.7 proof, or 71.35% ABV.
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