Barrell Vantage

A complex, Blended Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey by Barrell Craft Spirits; that is distilled in Indiana, Tennessee & Kentucky; then finished in virgin Mizunara, French & toasted American oak barrels; before being crafted & bottled in Kentucky at 57.22% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, wood, fruit, herbs & spices; while a complex & oily life adds notes of espresso, oak tannins, maple syrup, grilled pineapple, Creme brûlée, coconut oil, Tarragon, nutmeg & warm cola; that leads to a herbal death with notes of Ricola cough drops & hot (spicy) peppermint candy canes that have gone stale, hints of green grapes, red plum, Za’atar, crystallized ginger & Szechuan peppercorns. September 2022

Nose: Crème brûlée with baking spices and a hint of grilled pineapple. Palate: Rich, fruity and spicy with a bit of coffee and oak. Finish: Spicy with some sweetness. Slightly drying. Delicious bourbon. 9/10

Nose: Starts off with toasted vanilla & marshmallow and then finishes with some cinnamon, brown sugar and leather. Palate: The mouth coating is rich with cola, brown sugar, walnut and milk chocolate. Overall: Loving the profile of this bottle. Easy drinking and very enjoyable. I'll be keeping a bottle of this stocked in the home bar.

Spicy Caramel Nutty Some clove

Best Barrell has to offer. Maple and smoke with a smooth oak char. Very smooth, nutty and not too sweet. This dram is just right in a lot of ways. One my my very favorites with a permanent place on my shelf.

Very balanced. A little heat, a little sweet, a little spice, a little smoke. I was a big fan.