PBMichiganWolverine
Barrell Craft Spirits Gray Label Bourbon 15 Year (2018 Release)
Bourbon — (bottled in) Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
December 26, 2018 (edited August 30, 2020)
I’ve had quite a few good bourbons, maybe 3-4 damn good ones, and 2 that I thought were spectacular. This outdoes all the ones I’ve ever had. It’s a new offering from the chaps at Barrell, a blend of 15 yr olds from IN, TN and KY. Imagine walking into a chocolate covered cherry. That’s what the nose of this is...heavenly cherries dipped in sinfully sweet chocolate. Taste follows with caramel, cloves, nutmeg, and more cherries. This is hands down one of the most complex, complete, and exciting bourbons I’ve ever tried. At $250, it’s not cheap...but was a worthwhile splurge to spend with family over Christmas. We had a few things open, but this was the only one that finished quickly that evening. My only regret—-I wished I squirreled away a few more pours for latter. If you can find it, don’t hesitate to get it right away.
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@dubz480 i suspected as much. Last year, it became impossible to find. This year, I’m still seeing it available
@PBMichiganWolverine funnily enough I got to sample both at a Barrell tasting and your bottle is far better... this year's is not worth the price. of. admission!
@dubz480 this year’s version of the 15 just came out. Have no idea if it’s as good as last year’s or not. Still damn pricey
Additional comment: I tried searching for this—-seems like it’s now either sold out, or very quickly raised to silly prices. Instead of going for BTAC or Pappys, this is where I think the smart money went
@dubz480 this was my first Barrell, but need to try their others after having such a great experience with this one. They hit a home run with this. Hands down, my 2018 Bourbon of the Year.
I am officially jealous! I love Barrel and have yet to see one of these around me! Have rarely had a bad batch so can only imagine the quality of this one!