Barrell 12 Yr Bourbon Finished in Toasted American Oak
Barrell 12 Yr Bourbon Finished in Toasted American Oak Casks
Our blending team crafted this release from a collection of 12 to 15-year-old bourbon barrels, chosen for their exceptional maturity, complexity, and balance. Representing years of careful aging, the deep flavors of oak, spice, and caramelized sweetness of each barrel were then artfully blended to create a bourbon harmonizing their unique characteristics. The blend was then given a thoughtful finishing period in slow-toasted American oak casks lending a luxurious depth to this mature bourbon, accentuating its natural sweetness and complexity while preserving its refined structure. The result is a bourbon that showcases the blending team's mastery: a sophisticated expression that captures the elegance of age, the precision of craft, and the influence of carefully selected oak.
- Distilled in KY, IN, & TN
- Aged for 12 Years
- Finished in American Oak barrels
- Crafted and bottled in Kentucky
- 113.4 proof
Flavor Notes
The enveloping layer of toasted oak coats the aroma in creamy, sweet, coconutty confection. Time and wood have transformed classic bourbon notes of licorice root into aromatic bitters, and mint into fernet. A splash of water transmutes cherry jam into black cherry soda and brownie into hot cocoa with marshmallows.
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Appearance: Damp mesquite wood chips going into the smoker.
Nose: Decadent cinnamon roll, Almond Joy, and maple syrup aromas roll up from the glass. Beneath that sweet, toasted oak lies a classic nose balanced between sponge cake and clover. Licorice root leads a large pack of baking spices that evoke the profile of aromatic bitters. Jammy strawberry and cherry join lemon zest to complete the image of an Old Fashioned cocktail.
Palate: The extra helping of oak foregrounds woodsy notes of blonde tobacco, earl grey tea, and campfire ash. The character is dark and subterranean, with crystallized ginger and roasted parsnip. Chewy tannins buoy the slightly syrupy texture turning cocoa powder into brownies and mint into fernet. A vein of cucumber and lychee provide a counterpoint of freshness.
Finish: Unexpectedly bright with the lychee and matcha bursting forth. They linger quite a while but their departure leaves behind a creamy finish of almond milk, coconut flakes, and a drop of chocolate liqueur.
With a splash of spring water
A quick release of orange peel on the nose. The dessert notes still dominate, but now include pecan pie, creme brûlée, and black cherry soda. The palate takes on nocino liqueur, black coffee and hot cocoa with marshmallows. The freshness expands to include papaya, honeydew melon, and even a drop of lemonade.
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