Barrell Craft Spirits Launches Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon
Barrell Craft Spirits has announced the launch of Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon, a line extension of Barrell Foundation, the company’s first non-cask strength bourbon which debuted in October 2023.
Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon undergoes a secondary maturation in new American oak casks to enhance the notes of dark chocolate, leather, dried fruit, and toasted marshmallows. It’s crafted from a marriage of Kentucky (8 years old), Indiana (5, 6, and 9 years old), Tennessee (8 years old), and Maryland (5 and 6 years old) bourbon whiskeys. It features a derived mashbill of 73% corn, 23% rye, and 4% malted barley and is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
Official tasting notes for Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon follow:
Nose: The aroma unfolds with a luscious blend of caramel and hints of milk chocolate, complemented by baked apples and a dash of pumpkin spice. Following this initial wave, notes of apple fritter, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey-roasted almonds, and orange peel emerge. As the glass fully opens, fresh orange juice, fine black pepper, vanilla, hazelnut, and chocolate-covered cherries come to the forefront, along with enticing hints of brûléed banana, warm bread pudding, and a touch of sweet leather.
Palate: The entry is warm and creamy, with flavors of orange sponge cake, lightly roasted coffee, and rich caramel leading the way. As the sip evolves, notes of cinnamon, dark chocolate, cream puff, and fresh mint emerge. With each successive sip, cherry, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow take hold, while notes of white pepper, toasted walnuts, and vibrant orange zest flicker throughout, creating a harmonious and complex experience.
Finish: The finish is smooth and lingering, with echoes of vanilla, orange, white pepper, and cinnamon that invite you back for more.
Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon is now available for purchase online at barrellbourbon.com and in select U.S. markets for the suggested retail price of $54.99 per 750 mL bottle.
Source: Barrell Craft Spirits.