Barrell Bourbon 5 Yr. Batch 022 – 750ml

A blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys
Distilled and aged in Kentucky and Indiana

Age: Blend of5-year-old barrels

Proof: 116.6 proof cask strength bottling

Mash bill: corn, rye and malted barley

Appearance:An old leather belt with a polished brass buckle.

Nose:The rye grain is most immediate, presenting as Yellow Chartreuse and expanding in the direction of juniper berry, cream of fennel soup, and angelica. Woven throughout are delicate florals, alternating between elderflower and wintergreen. Gooseberry jam, kiwi and white peach emerge as a subtle fruitiness. Well-integrated oak lays a gentle foundation of Florentine cookie, vanilla toffee and cola. With time, other themes develop, such as sweet beehive and a savory or umami quality.

Palate:A rich entry- oily and sweet. The creamy texture evokes flan and cappuccino. The oak guides the flavor with sweet tea, smore, and sugar cane. Root beer and cinchona bark ensure the rye spice is not neglected. Meanwhile, the underlying spirit provides honeysuckle, honeydew melon and candied apricot.

Finish:The sweet tea lingers, accompanied by chicory cafe au lait and Cherry Heering. It fades delicately on rhubarb and peppermint candy.