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Bourbon Review: Barrell Bourbon Batch No. 14

We review Barrell Bourbon Batch No. 14, a nine-year-old blend of Tennessee and Kentucky bourbon.

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Tasting Notes

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Barrell Bourbon Batch 14 is bottled at cask strength, with an ABV of 54.7% and is 109.4 proof. Mine was bottle number 9257. This batch was aged for nine years in White American Oak barrels and distilled in Kentucky and Tennessee. The mash bill is corn, rye and malted barley.
Appearance:
It’s a deep red-copper hue, and the legs create a tiny Rocky Mountain landscape.
Nose:
The nose is very sweet, with notes of caramel and honey. There are strong notes of charred oak, allspice, stone fruits like peaches and apricot. Smells very smooth, with notes of pepper and jasmine.
Palate:
The first sip is also smooth, with powerful flavor that starts off with sweet, honey notes. The flavors are so warm and bright that my tongue almost feels tingly, and each taste adds more layers. Throughout the middle, there are grain and almond notes, toasted oak and rye. This, followed by a slight bitterness and citrus notes create a complex finish that is mouth-watering. It all ends with a toasted pecan sweetness that lingers on the palate. There are also notes of cinnamon, allspice, tobacco, and a floral herbaceous-ness. It has the basics of a classic bourbon, and the rich complexities work to elevate the experience.
Finish:
Comments:
I’d love to try more of Barrell’s Bourbon series. Batch No. 14 was really delicious, and its complexity and distinct flavors had me wanting to taste more and more to try and identify more delicious flavors. I cannot wait to share this with my whiskey-loving friends.

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.

Shauna McKnight

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