soonershrink
Reviewed
July 16, 2021 (edited October 14, 2021)
My palate was confused with the first sampling of this - I thought it tasted like a punchbowl mix of whatever alcohol was leftover from last night's party. Some rye, some rum, some sweet wine, some apricot schnapps. With subsequent tastings, it's all come together for me, and I would now count it among some of my favorite whiskies. It's sweet and it's hot, but the rye gives a great balance so it's not just a hot sugar bomb. Of course they're not giving this away (it's pricey), but I give Barrell credit for doing something really interesting and unique.
Update: 2nd bottle not as good as the first. Seems like the rum finish is lacking on this batch. More bitter and hot than the first bottle I had.