Barrell Whiskey

Overview
Barrell Whiskey exemplifies the early experimental batches from Barrell Craft Spirits, blending diverse American whiskeys from MGP in Indiana to deliver high-proof, character-driven profiles. These numbered releases like Batch 001 laid the foundation for the brand's shift to named expressions such as Dovetail and Seagrass.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
Sourced exclusively from MGP in Indiana, these blends highlight Barrell's innovative approach to selecting and marrying barrels for bold flavors. Batch 001, part of the inaugural series, set a tone of high proof and experimentation, though later batches refined the formula. No longer available, these releases are collectible snapshots of the brand's evolution.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Grape stems mingle with proof heat, sweet cornmeal, and incense-like cinnamon stick smoked and extinguished.
• Palate: Creamy chocolate dominates with milk chocolate syrup over ice cream, a coating mouthfeel, Cocoa Pebbles crunch, and aged vanilla depth.
• Finish: Spicier than the palate with vanilla extract notes; short-to-medium length, leaning short and hot.

Notable details

• Production: Blend of American whiskeys from MGP, Indiana; barrel proof, undisclosed mashbill.
• Lineage: Barrell Craft Spirits' foundational numbered batches (001-005), preceding named releases.
• Availability: Discontinued; superseded by modern expressions.

"Batch 001 offers a solid start with lovely creamy chocolate notes but requires refinement in the finish to match its promising nose and palate." – Whiskey in My Wedding Ring

Closing
A pioneering high-proof blend that captures Barrell's bold vision for American whiskey innovation.

Sources

[1] Whiskeyinmyweddingring – "Barrell Whiskey Batch 001"

[2] Whiskeyinmyweddingring – "Barrell Whiskey Batch 005"

[3] Whiskeyinmyweddingring – "Barrell Whiskey Batch 003"

[4] Whiskeyinmyweddingring – "Barrell Whiskey Batch 004"

[5] Whiskeyinmyweddingring – "Barrell Whiskey Batch 002"

[6] Breakingbourbon – "SBC #70, #71 Barrell Bourbon & Barrell Whiskey | Breaking Bourbon"

[7] Thewhiskeywash – "Whiskey Review: Barrell Whiskey Batch 001"

[8] Whiskeyinmyweddingring – "Barrell Whiskey 25 Year Old"

[9] Adventuresinwhiskey – "Barrell Whiskey Batch 002 Review"

[10] Thebourbonculture – "Barrell Whiskey Batch 004 Review"