The 100mL sample bottle is what we tasted this from - neat from a Glencairn, of course. A little back story on this uniquely-blended whiskey tells us that it was distilled and sourced from Indiana, Tennessee and Canada. The Canadian blend likely provides the lighter color than what you would see if this was a straight USA sourced product. Some of the barrels used in this blend were aged for as much as 25 years. Yes, you're reading that right! That in of itself is a little mind-blowing.
The whiskeys selected for this blend were finished in Caribbean rum casks from Jamaica, Barbados or Saint Lucia before blending into the final product we have here. Light golden in color, we allowed this to breathe in some room air for the first taste and eventually added a couple drops of water to see what further flavors developed.
On the nose is a fresh spring floral bouquet, joined by strawberry jam, island fruits and vanilla cream. On the palate was more fresh flowers, roasted cashew, sugary corn flakes, clove, baking spices and rum cake. There is a buttery goodness that finishes with cherry cola and citrus fruits. This one lingers for moments and invites you back for another sip. Absolutely delicious!
Well, would you look at that! What's this 12 Year Sample Bottle? Stay tuned!
ABV: 71.12% (142.24 proof)
Distillery: Barrell Craft Spirits
Suggested retail price: $199.99
Drink The Bottles score: 94/100
