Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara is a limited-edition Kentucky straight bourbon blend from Barrell Craft Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky. Bottled at a cask strength of 116.42 proof, this release has a suggested retail price of $85. It combines 6-, 7- and 9-year-old Indiana bourbon; 8- and 14-year-old Tennessee bourbon; and 8-year-old Kentucky bourbon. Finished for an additional year and a half in toasted Mizunara oak casks from Japan, the final blend features a mashbill of 76% corn, 20% rye and 4% malted barley.
In conclusion, Barrell Bourbon Mizunara offers a sweet and refreshing nose with notes of maple, vanilla, and citrus. The palate is intense and fruity, featuring flavors of orange sherbet, lime, raspberry, and spice.
