Barrell Bourbon Finished in Toasted American Oak Casks 12 Years is a blend of 12 to 15 year-old straight bourbons sourced from Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. The blend is finished in slow-toasted American oak casks and bottled at cask strength 113.4 proof. It is priced at $160 and limited to 3,700 bottles.
Barrell Bourbon 12 Year Finished in Toasted American Oak offers a richly flavored, complex pour that successfully navigates the pitfalls of toasted oak barrel finishing.
After a few sips, we transition to cinnamon-sprinkled apple sauce, tart cherry juice, coffee cherries, and even a little sour watermelon candy; it’s a mildly surprising shift. The midpalate reigns flavors back in closer to the expected profile, with spiced caramel, bold gingersnaps, anise, and cinnamon.