Barrell Seagrass

Few prior tastes, and finally pulled the trigger on this truly unique bottle. Nose is a boozy tropical paradise, blended with a boatload of rye spice...a few drops of water really opens things up, and allows the fruit to shine even more...great entry here. However, the gem of this pour is the flavor - vibrant on the palate, and absurdly complex, and I seem to pick up something new each sip. Orangey apricoty peachy up front before the rum barrel influence takes the wheel for a few moments. Brown sugar, hints of maple, some oak, and an overall intense, but not-at-all offensive sweetness finish things off. Moderate length finish has a bit of heat, but this is super easy to drink neat. Water allows a bit more vanilla to shine for me, and this is definitely better at room temp than on a bit of ice. On the viscous end of the spectrum, but not syrupy per se. There is nothing I've had quite like this pour...and its damn good from start to finish.

Boatloads of fruit, with a nose of apricot (of course) and a palate of wild cherry (less predictably). In between, there’s frosted animal crackers, peach cobbler, bubble-gum ice cream, Fruity Pebbles, and a solid backbone of grain. It might all taste weird but for that core of cereal and high alcohol. They keep it in line and organized. And the medium-long finish wins it some points, too. If you come here expecting standard rye, you’ll probably hate it. On its own terms, though, it’s a strong performer. Rebuy.

Zesty lemongrass, sweet finish with a orange finish, not my favorite from barrell

I never would have thought this would be as good as it was. Still great bourbon characteristics, like long finish, but flavors you would not expect. Barrell has it goin on!

orange slice gummies, apricot jam, baking spices, papaya, mint

Very, very unique. Apricot jam initially hits, followed by a sharp, sweet flavor that can be best described as a green (apple) jolly rancher, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, clove, with a very dry rye finish. It's bold, it's complex, and it has a nice long finish.

The fire pit the next day.