Barrell Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish is a hazmat-proof limited release from Barrell Craft Spirits aged American and Canadian whiskeys, some up to 25 years old, finished in Jamaican, Barbados, and St. Lucian rum casks and bottled at 142.24 proof (71.12% ABV), one of Barrell’s highest-proof releases.

Barrell sources well-aged whiskey from multiple distilleries and applies its own finishing programs. Here, three distinct Caribbean rum casks layer tropical fruit, molasses, and spice over a base of long-aged American and Canadian whiskey. At 142.24 proof the spirit is classified hazmat-level for its strength the high proof preserves an intense, oily texture and rewards slow sipping with water to open the aromatics.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Tropical esters, caramelized sugar, orange blossom, and roasted nuts
• Palate: Dense and oily molasses, lychee, honeydew, toasted oak, and burnt sugar
• Finish: Long and evolving with pineapple, peanut butter, and smoky-sweet spice

Specs

• Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Cask Strength Blended Whiskey Triple Rum Cask Finish
• Sources: American & Canadian whiskey, up to 25 years
• Finish: Jamaican, Barbados, and St. Lucian rum casks
• ABV: 71.12% (142.24 Proof) hazmat-level cask strength
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called hazmat?

At 142.24 proof (71.12% ABV) it exceeds the alcohol threshold for standard air transport, a strength whiskey collectors refer to as “hazmat.”

What casks finish it?

Three Caribbean rum cask types Jamaican, Barbados, and St. Lucian each adding tropical fruit, molasses, and spice.

How should it be served?

Neat or with a few drops of water to unlock the aromatics; the high proof rewards slow sipping.

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