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Whiskey Review: Barrell Craft Spirits Infinite Barrel Project

We review Barrell Craft Spirits' Infinite Barrel Project, a unique combination of eight different whiskeys.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

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My sample was bottled on February 12, 2018 (bottle # 1099) – the first bottling of the Infinite Barrel Project. Crafted and bottled in Kentucky at 119.3 proof and retailing for upwards of $60, it contains a unique blend of: Tennessee whiskey Tennessee rye Indiana whiskey (finished in Oloroso Sherry butts) 100% Polish malted rye (finished in Curaçao barrels) Single malt scotch Single grain scotch Scotch whiskey Irish whiskey
Appearance:
Golden wheat
Nose:
A musty or muskiness akin to tanned leather is first prominent, followed by nuances of preserved citrus, cocoa and toasted spice.
Palate:
There is an expected heat on the tongue, with a flash of cinnamon candy heat that dissipates as quickly as it arrives. Turmeric, cacao, singed marshmallow and buckwheat honey with a hint of bitters are revealed, offering a bright, hearty and balanced fullness.
Finish:
Comments:
Simply put, this is a special bottle. The uniqueness of the infinity barrel concept and branding is a strong hook as-is that might entice whiskey lovers – but it doesn’t rest on these laurels. Especially for a company not (yet) distilling its own whiskey, the Infinite Barrel Project is a bold and creative venture that still requires a highly nuanced and fine-tuned process in order to get it right – and they sure got this right. This is a blend to be savored, loved and appreciated neat or with a small rock. I wouldn’t pass up a chance to try future iterations as it continues to evolve, and eagerly await such releases. In the meantime, I’ll also use this as inspiration to start my own infinity bottle.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Sarah Coppola

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