Batch 023 is a hybrid of Batches 014 & 018 as I taste 014 and 023 side-by-side tonight. 023 has the quintessential Bourbon notes of 014 minus the vitamin note, with a nice dose of spice reminiscent of 018, but without the overt desert-like cinnamon bomb profile that made 018 notable. Overall, I prefer 023 narrowly over 014, and much more over 018, with Batch 017 in a photo finish with 023. Barrell is a premium Bourbon at a premium price, but it’s just so damn good. I’ll take one Barrell product over 2 mid-priced Bourbons anytime.