Barrell Craft Spirits Launches Barrell Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish
Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has announced the launch of Barrell Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish, a limited edition blend of American and Canadian whiskeys finished in Caribbean rum casks.
To create Barrell Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish, the BCS team selected whiskeys sourced from Indiana, Tennessee, and Canada, with some barrels aged for as long as 25 years. Each of these whiskeys was then finished in a distinct rum cask originating from one of three Caribbean nations — Jamaica, Barbados, or St. Lucia. After the individual finishing processes were complete, the team blended the various components and bottled the whiskey at 142.24 proof (71.12% ABV).
Official tasting notes for Barrell Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish follow:
Nose: The esters inherited from the Jamaican rum are dense and prickly. At first the aroma is all orange flower water, buttercup and vanilla. There’s a strong waxy side and even a whiff of petrichor. In time, the citrus follows the flowers, and in its place comes pineapple, passionfruit, and strawberry.
Palate: Matcha, rosehip, and clove echo the floral opening of the nose. The flavors of fresh sugarcane and molasses highlight the rum. Hints of slightly burnt popcorn and roasted peanut reveal the spirit’s cereal origin. It grows more tropical the longer it’s held on the tongue, tasting of lychee, kiwi, and honeydew melon.
Finish: Rich pina colada is deftly balanced by limestone, salt, and a splash of mezcal. Contemplation is rewarded with honeysuckle, lime zest, and a bit of lingering peanut butter.
Barrell Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish is available online at barrellbourbon.com and at select retailers for $199.99 per 750 mL bottle.
Source: Barrel Craft Spirits.