Barrell Rum Private Release

Not this particular bottle, but didn’t want to start a new entry. My sample bottle is marked “Barrell Rum B602 130” My brief notes: This is fantastic! Love the interplay of the sweet Barbados and the grungy Jamaican rums. Long spicy sweet finish. Superb! I believe that the sample I’m tasting is the “Breaking Bourbon Single Barrel Club pick #19 "Come Together"” from Mash and Grape. Not 100% certain, but the sample is from my buddy in Oregon, the 130 proof matches, and I know he’s partial to M&G. Notes from M&G: “On the nose, sweet gingerbread combines with maple sugar candy and lightly toasted marshmallows. A touch of leather teases in the background. A spicy pop touches down on the tongue, with graham crackers, maple sugar candy, and dark fruit swirling in. Light smoke, creme brulee sweetness, and a hint of butterscotch follow. It finishes with a warming heat emphasized by dark fruit and raisins. The sweetness lingers, leaving behind a delicate brown sugar aftertaste. Clocking in at a whopping 130 proof, this bourbon drinker’s rum is dangerously easy to drink.” I’d say they nailed it. Barrell puts out a ton of product, it can be overwhelming. Previously I’ve held off from purchasing any of their private label rums. After tasting this, I will definitely be exploring more of them. Thanks to @accordingtoben for the sample. Distiller Review No. 657