Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has introduced Barrell Decade 2, a blend of whiskeys distilled each year from 1995 to 2005. The 20-year-old expression features secondary maturation in Spanish brandy and Hungarian oak casks.
The release is the second in the series, following Barrell Decade, which debuted last summer. Barrell Decade 2 uses the same barrels and finishing techniques as the original Barrell Decade.
It also forms part of the company’s Black Label Series. That range also includes the 20-year-old Toasted Single Barrel, Toasted Vantage, Full Proof Bourbon, and a 33-year-old whiskey finished in French oak and Oloroso Sherry casks.
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READ THE STORYThe new whiskey was distilled in Canada and contains liquid aged from 20 to 30 years. It was blended and bottled in Kentucky at 141.3 proof (70.65% ABV).
According to the brand, the expression “delivers a remarkably similar flavor profile” to its predecessor, “while bringing additional layers of dried fruit, spiced chocolate, and a more textured mouthfeel.”
Barrell Decade 2 is available now through the BCS website and at select retailers. It carries a suggested retail price of $199.99 per 750ml bottle.
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BCS describes itself as “the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013.”
The company was founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. It selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments.
The producer’s releases are sold in 49 US states, Puerto Rico, the UK, South Korea, Ukraine, and Australia.
BCS positions itself as “the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum.”
