Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 USA 250th Anniversary Limited Edition is a multi-state blend of straight bourbon whiskeys from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland bottled at 111.38 proof (55.69% ABV) by Barrell Craft Spirits, built in stages from barrel groups selected for their specific flavor contributions, producing a layered, fruit-forward profile with dessert depth running from fresh apple and tart berries through crme brle, cinnamon buns, and candied lemon peel.

Barrell Craft Spirits, founded in Louisville in 2013, sources aged bourbon from multiple distilleries across multiple states and builds each numbered batch by blending barrel groups that each contribute a specific flavor dimension. Batch 038 was constructed in stages: full-bodied barrels showing black cherry and oak-forward nutty character formed the foundation, followed by younger barrels with stone fruit and peppery highlights, then older barrels showing milk chocolate, cinnamon, and pecan. The derived mash bill is approximately 79% corn, 17% rye, and 4% malted barley, with ages ranging from 8 to 15 years across the component barrels. At 111.38 proof unfiltered, the full stacked barrel character is preserved without reduction. The 250th Anniversary designation marks the 17762026 milestone with this specific batch release.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh apple, tart berries, lemon jelly, kiwi, and mango the fruit-forward Barrell blending philosophy at full proof
• Palate: Confetti cake, honey wine, mint, black cherry, stone fruit, carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, and cinnamon buns the layered barrel groups all contributing
• Finish: Crme brle, milk chocolate, pecan, toasted oak, candied lemon peel, and lightly grilled peach long and dessert-rich

Specs

• Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Cask Strength Blended Straight Bourbon USA 250th Anniversary Limited Edition
• Sources: Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland
• Derived mash bill: 79% corn, 17% rye, 4% malted barley
• Ages: 815 years across component barrels
• ABV: 55.69% (111.38 Proof) unfiltered
• Size: 750ml

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