Barrell Bourbon Batch #017

Batch 17 is an homage to a style of bourbon we love, which has become increasingly hard to find. It’s the typical 10-year-old: high proof and balanced, oak-driven but complex. This batch is our tribute to the fine bourbons of the past. An autumnal nose of mulled cider and cherry pie leads to an unexpectedly complex and tropical palate. Steely minerality lends tension to a whiskey that is at once rich and delicate.  nextSection Neat Appearance: Burnt sienna with bronze highlights. Nose: An inviting aroma of mulled cider with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg opens the proceedings. The impression of early-autumn is strengthened by aromas of cherry pie, purple plums, funnel cakes and a mug of chamomile tea with orange blossom honey. With time, delicate notes of honeydew melon, Meyer lemon, Cuban mint and apple blossom float from the glass. Palate: Vibrant, almost buttery, but balanced by an unexpectedly tropical, juicy side. The opening takes its cue from the nose, exhibiting pound cake