Barrell Craft Spirits Canadian Whiskey finished in Oloroso Sherry and XO Armagnac casks

If there’s a chance to tasted a Barrell whiskey, any one of their varieties, the chances are high that what is about to be consumed is going to be good. This sample provided to me by @pkingmartin all the ingredients to meet that expectation. C: The color is similar to diluted Apple juice. N: Canned pears. The initial nosing exudes syrupy canned pears. It’s a rich aroma that takes time to dissect. Golden sultanas add to the fruity aroma. Brown sugar, honey and vanilla continue to add sweetness. Pinot Grigio provides some white grape dryness. Given more time and space, apricot, cantaloupe just piles on top the fruit basket of aromas. This is not all fruit. Dustings of ground cinnamon and saw dust shavings provides a hint of earthiness. P: For a punched-up pour at 60.82%, the arrival on the palate is soft, velvety and sweet. Honey-candied pears fill the palate of that fruity sweetness found on the nose. Leather, orange creamsicle, dark stone fruit, cinnamon, white pepper. These core flavors are blended and nicely balanced. The cinnamon-pepper tingles the tongue at the fade towards the start of the finish. F : The finish is slightly woody and drying. The nosy saw dust shavings and leather stay for a length. The orange creamsicle coats the tongue with honeyed toast. These flavors last a fair length, like the palate fullness never faded. O: A solid offering from Barrell. A sweet whiskey, yet not overly sweet. A dessert sipper. Surprisingly easy to sip without any water. The nose is a bouquet of fruit. The palate is flavorful. Though flavorful, the breadth of flavors is contained. If the aromas could be embodied on the palate, this would be an immense whiskey. However, this is a solid offering and extremely enjoyable with a strong finish. Thanks @pkingmartin for the generous sample. [90/100][Tasted: 7/14/23]

Poppy stash: cinnamon spice, bubblegum, tangerine syrup. Felt too sweet at first but really grows on you.