Barrell Whiskey Toasted Dovetail is a limited-release extension of Barrell's acclaimed Dovetail, given a secondary finish in custom toasted barrels and bottled unfiltered at 123.8 proof.
Dovetail is Barrell's signature blend, a rye-heavy whiskey finished in Madeira, port and bourbon casks. For Toasted Dovetail, the blend spends extra time in barrels with toasted interiors, adding further layers of vanilla and caramelised sugar to its rich, fruit-forward profile.
On the nose come toasted oak, vanilla bean, caramelised sugar, ripe orchard fruit and baking spice. The palate brings toffee, brown butter, brûléed citrus, nutmeg, charred oak and dark honey with concentrated heat at full proof, and the finish is long and warm, with lingering toasted oak, sweet spice and a touch of fruit.
The bottle wears Barrell's shield label with the Toasted Dovetail name and proof. It is a fine gift for a cask-strength enthusiast and a must for Dovetail fans.
Add water a little at a time to find your balance; the toasted notes bloom with dilution. Fans of the original Dovetail will recognise the fruit-rich base, now deepened by the extra time in toasted wood, which makes it fascinating to taste the two side by side.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla bean, caramelised sugar, orchard fruit and baking spice.
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Palate: Toffee, brown butter, brûléed citrus, nutmeg, charred oak and dark honey.
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Finish: Long and warm, with toasted oak and sweet spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits
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Style: American Whiskey blend, cask strength, unfiltered
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Expression / Batch: Toasted Dovetail
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Proof / ABV: 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Dovetail blend (Madeira, port and bourbon casks) finished in toasted barrels
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Region: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add water a few drops at a time. It pairs with crème brûlée, toffee or a medium cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toasted Dovetail?
Barrell's Dovetail blend with a secondary finish in custom toasted barrels.
Is it filtered?
No. It is bottled unfiltered at cask strength.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 123.8 proof, or 61.9% ABV.
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