Broken Barrel Whiskey Single Oak Series: Cask of Amontillado

Rich strong oak & leather nose, hints of vanilla, mild fruity cherry & wine nose, rich spicy strong body, oak, vanilla, sharp strong of the corn whiskey, smooth wine finished, harsh texture, w/ a strong harsh flavorful burn finish.

Sweet and syrupy

Assessed in a Glencairn spirits nosing glass Aroma - Neat - Dry sawdust, musty grape, earthy dirt and root scents and chalk. Not too terribly appealing. Adding a splash of water . . . Not a ton of transformation here, mainly just softened aromas of the aforementioned. Taste - Neat - Quite hot and nostril-burning. Very strong and dry wine characteristics, quite astringent and bitter. Adding a splash of water . . . A lot of the complexity, albeit not the most pleasant of complexities, is lost. Primarily now just picking up vanilla and honey, perhaps some fruit basket. Final thoughts - Very disappointing at best and quite off-putting at worst. There are some very powerful, savory aromas and flavors at play here, but unfortunately they aren’t great ones. The overall impression I’m getting here is some very young and rough whiskey that was aged for a short time with the Amontillado staves. It feels like a rushed cash grab. I’d purchased this whiskey on impulse because I’m a big Edgar Allen Poe fan, liked the tribute and was suckered in by the artwork. Unfortunately, the artwork is about the only thing great here. Not recommended.

What this company does is blasphemy. It’s heresy. It’s also damn good. What I love is the absolute transparency. Turns out what I also love is this variant. It’s excellent. Like delicious sherry candy corn bomb excellent. If you’re lucky enough to find one of these inexpensive rarities, give it a try and read the label. You’ll be outraged and yet you’ll enjoy the juice. I love conflict.

Sweet and fruity nose meets you with hints of almond, macaroons, vanilla, and fresh raisin bread. The palate greets you with cinnamon french toast with baked pears.

A lot of caramel and syrup on the nose. Also banana nut bread with hints of brown sugar and walnuts. Sweet on the initial sip with allspice, vanilla cone, toasted marshmallow and a touch of molasses. A hint of campfire smoke on the finish. Lighter on the back end than the front. Subtle and succinct.