Barrell Bourbon Batch 029

This is one I wish I hadn’t passed on. Brought over by a friend to go through different batches side by side. My 019 was decidedly nutty and almost pecan pie-like. I would be amazed if that KT/TN blend didn’t contain a fair amount of Beam mixed with older Dickel. This one was a very different beast. Rather fragrant but with toffee, candy cigarettes, red apples, clove, leather and oak. The palate had a nice weight to it, kind of like an Irish pot still. This was decidedly MGP with a robust array of sage, cedar, clove and other baking spices folded into toffee and oak. There is a bit of Dickel minerality but no Beam nuttiness. I don’t think I’ll pin down the KY component but suspect it’s bringing in the toffee and oak. Warm and oily, this is a winner.

Nose of Strawberries and peaches hint of vanilla Palate of black pepper and fruit jam sweetness Finish is long white pepper with a bread note Nose is fantastic, best part if you add a little water it lets the fruit follow to the finish