Barrell Whiskey Infinite Barrel Project (February 12, 2020)

Bought this bottle because seagrass is amazing and read this was pretty good for being cheaper then it’s siblings… tasting this with a Glencairn and a Norlan glass neat. Nose: slight caramel, baking spice, rye spice, a little heat Taste: lots of heat building up, it’s like a bourbon and rye whiskey fighting for the dominant flavor profile. Sweet caramel followed by rye spice Finish: hot! Medium mouthfeel, lots of dark chocolate and oak spice. This is my second time trying it and first time I was not a fan. I think at first I was drinking a bourbon then the rye whiskey came up then it was the finish of dark chocolate. I’m perplexed by this but after a few sips my mouth is numb, kinda like it. May use this to freak some friends out or put it in mixed drinks… it was a spontaneous buy but I may do my research better next time.

For lack of a better way to put it, the infinite barrel project is a little bumpier ride than other Barrel offerings. But also complex, interesting, and a little less pricey—I’m a fan.

Nose: sweet, woody, vanilla, and hints of apple//pear Taste: sweeter notes, hints of fruit like the apple I smelled and caramel. Mild spice that lingers. Overall: love the concept and will probably always try now and again with different batches but not sure I’d do this this batch again

Aroma carries an almost winey sweetness with cereal grain and fruity sweetness complimenting it; Palate tastes a bit young/unintegrated with the woody notes which open to some caramel syrup; Finish though is quite nice with the sweet and spicy fade. It’s fun, but doesn’t feel like all the pieces have connected here.

Creamy and warm. Worth the price of admission!