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93Excellent

Barrell Bourbon Batch 026

Bourbon Barrell Craft Spirits
  • Distiller

    Various

  • Bottler

    Barrell

  • ABV

    56.32%

  • Age

    9 Years

  • Price $100 to $199.99

A wild blend of 9-15yr bourbon from Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky, this fall 2020 release in Barrells portfolio comes to consumers at barrel proof - 56.32% ABV

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 92
  • The Bourbon Culture
  • By Mike & Mike
  • Barrell Bourbon has done it again and this is a Batch that I thoroughly recommend.
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  • Raided Score: 89
  • Distiller
  • By Jacob Grier
  • It's a mighty sipper that can be savored neat or chilled with ice, depending on one's mood.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • The Whiskey Wash
  • By Faith Raspante
  • I appreciate the complex mouthfeel and short finish, like it was never there, a difficult task for a cask strength whiskey.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Breaking Bourbon
  • By Jordan
  • If you’re a fan of Barrell Bourbon’s past releases you should find plenty to be pleased with here, and if you’re new to the brand, Batch 026 affords a great springboard to explore why this brand deserves the praise they so often receive.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Drew Beard
  • A not insignificant warmth builds with some intensity into the finish, but the flavors are just too rich to be overshadowed. That heat at last gives way to a rush of baked fruits and spice that linger. A standout release.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • VinePair
  • By Tim McKirdy
  • This is quintessential cask-strength bourbon.
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  • Raided Score: 93
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • By Kara Newman
  • Look for a bold vanilla bean aroma and dusty nutmeg and black pepper at first sip.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Sweet and crisp, the nose is loaded with fresh apple, honey, some pepper and caramel.

  • Taste:

    Spicy on the palate but loaded with flavor. Honey, caramel, slivered almond and toffee. Fresh apple notes once more. This is a caramel apple medley that just works.

  • Finish:

    Long finish, plenty of spice here, edging out the sweet caramel notes and the vibrant apple.

  • Overall:

    Overall, the transition here from really bright fruits to a sultry, spicy finish is welcome and works really nicely. Another great batch from Barrell.

  • Score:

    88

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

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  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources