Broken Barrel Americana is a straight American whiskey from Broken Barrel Whiskey Co., finished with an Oak Bill of charred American oak, toasted American oak and apple brandy cask staves, and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. was built on a simple conviction: barrels influence roughly 80% of the final flavor of a whiskey. Its trademarked "Oak Bill" process breaks barrel staves and steeps them in the whiskey to finish it, and each bottle lists its Oak Bill on the label as prominently as a mash bill.
Americana, released in November 2022 as the fifth flagship expression in the portfolio, pays tribute to the enduring legacy of American whiskey. The whiskey is distilled at Owensboro Distilling Co. in Kentucky, then placed in a tank with an Oak Bill of 40% charred American oak, 40% toasted American oak and 20% American apple brandy cask staves, three very American oaks that combine beautifully.
The nose has unmistakable scents of apple pie and baked pie crust, along with toasted oak, which suits the whiskey's name well. The palate follows with steeped apples and toasted oak alongside caramel and vanilla, and even at 100 proof the flavors are potent and expressive, ending in a warm, lingering finish.
Bold and rich, it is a celebration of craft and the rebellious spirit at the heart of American whiskey. Enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation of an Old Fashioned or a Whiskey Sour.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Apple pie, baked pie crust, toasted oak.
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Palate: Steeped apples, toasted oak, caramel, vanilla.
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Finish: Warm and lingering.
Specifications
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Brand: Broken Barrel Whiskey Co.
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Distillery: Owensboro Distilling Co., Kentucky
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Style: Straight American whiskey, stave finished
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Oak Bill: 40% charred American oak, 40% toasted American oak, 20% apple brandy cask
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or build an Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oak Bill?
The mix of broken barrel staves used to finish the whiskey.
Which staves finish Americana?
Charred American oak, toasted American oak and apple brandy cask.
What does it taste like?
Apple pie, baked crust, toasted oak and caramel.
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