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Barrell Craft Spirits 15 Year Old Bourbon Review (First release)
Barrell Craft Spirits 15 Year Old Bourbon is an interesting blend of Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana bourbons
A blend of Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana bourbons
Bottled at 105.1 proof (cask strength)
Mash Bill: corn, rye, malted barley (percentages not given since it is a blend of bourbons)
Tasting notes:
Nose: buttery, vanilla, maple, caramel
Taste: buttery, butterscotch, vanilla, oak
Finish: oak, sweet, long with a moderate burn, some butterscotch
A touch of water brings out even more buttered popcorn.
This one is an interesting blend. As I become more familiar with older Tennessee bourbons, the characteristic flavors stand out to me. Although maybe it’s just me, because many of the reviews out there, and Barrell’s own tasting notes, describe many fruit flavors that I really am not picking up. The buttery goodness that I associate with these whiskeys is dominant here, so if you like those notes, this one is worth a try. However, like all the Barrell Craft Spirits, this one can be difficult to find, especially since it has been around a year since this one was released, and it was in very high demand after Fred Minnick rated it the best American Whiskey of 2018. The good news is that it looks like a new release at a slightly higher proof – 106. 52 – is coming soon. Cheers!🥃
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About the author: Ed Escott is truly "Bourbon Obsessed". He is the founder of Bourbon Obsessed, LLC, and an Executive Bourbon Steward of the Stave and Thief Society. In addition, he has authored and edited over 600 bourbon and other whiskey reviews, over 50 in-depth distillery write-ups, and many other related articles. He is on the board of the Kentucky Bourbon Influencers and a member of the Lexington Bourbon Society and the Bourbon Capital Guild. Last, but not least, Ed has attended many bourbon-related educational sessions, visited countless distilleries, and is on a never-ending quest to try every bourbon.
Prior to focusing solely on Bourbon Obsessed, Ed practiced in academic medicine for three decades. He most recently was a Professor at the University of Kentucky and served as Chief of the Division of Neuroradiology and Vice Chair For Faculty Mentoring, Development & Wellness of the Department of Radiology. He has extensive editorial experience in academic medical publication, and brings that same academic mindset to Bourbon Obsessed, which is a unique approach for a spirit-focused media company.
Ed can be found on social media on Instagram at @bourbon_obsessed and on Facebook at @BourbonObsessed
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