Barrell Bourbon Mizunara Cask Finish Series
(750 ml) - [WE 95] [WA 91]

About the Whiskey
Casks made from rare Mizunara hardwood are a true work of art. The wood is meticulously cut, and the barrels carefully raised due to the wood’s characteristics. Mizunara finishing imparts subtle notes of sandalwood, herbal spice, and coconut to bourbon, and precision is required to craft a harmonious blend. This cask finished bourbon was expertly blended using bourbons distilled from multiple mash bills and finished in Mizunara casks for one and a half years.

BLEND COMPONENTS:

Indiana: 6, 7, & 9 years old

Kentucky: 8 years old

Tennessee: 8 & 14 years old

DERIVED MASH BILL:

Corn: 76%

Rye: 20%

Malted Barley: 4%

• A blend of straight bourbon Whiskeys

• Further matured in Mizunara barrels

• Bottled in Kentucky

• 116.42 proof cask strength bottling

Tasting Notes:

An Invigorating nose of fresh strawberry and white peach interweaves with sugar cookies and toasted corn. Vibrant notes of lemongrass and peppermint hit the palate first, then transform to a deep sweetness of Medjool dates followed by an enthralling citrus and woodsy earthiness.

Appearance: Amber honey.

​Nose: Starts with a burst of strawberry, golden raisin, amontillado sherry, and a touch of sawdust. Then sweeter notes of honey, vanilla, sugar cookie, and white peach appear, followed by cocoa, cherry, oiled leather, toasted corn, and palo santo.

Palate: The palate is viscous with herbaceous notes of lemongrass, star anise, and peppermint striking first. Honey, sweet cornbread, and dates appear followed by galangal and a woodsy note.

​Finish: Spearmint, palo santo, lime zest, and ginger.

​With a splash of spring water:

An eruption of sandalwood, palo santo, vanilla, and cherry on the nose. The palate brightens with notes of lemon curd, fresh honey, sweet peppermint, and vanilla ice cream and finishes with ginger and lime zest.

Awards/Reviews:

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

"The robust palate spotlights rich toffee, plus hints of espresso and dark chocolate. Adding water teases out lush milk chocolate and hazelnut. Each sip finishes lightly, with a gentle cinnamon and cayenne glow. This is a blend of straight bourbons from Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, aged an average of six years and finished in mizunara oak for another year and a half."

91 Points - Whisky Advocate

"The dry, aromatic nose is somewhat closed but aridly pleasant. On the palate, vanilla and jammy red berries are sprinkled with pepper spice and fragrant drying oak, creating balance. The finish is the best part—long, spicy, and earthy, with dark chocolate, tiramisu, and cinnamon. There is pronounced dryness here from the oak influence, but the flavors emerge after a time, even if they’re somewhat constricted."

"A delicate, complex whiskey. It showcases flavors Mizunara oak is known for, specifically and most uniquely coconut and sandalwood. There’s a lot of depth of flavor here, with a rich diversity of flavors that never feels brash as higher proof whiskeys can often be, instead full but rich, nuanced, and delicate at the same time. Barrell Craft Spirits limited edition Mizunara finished bourbon hits all the high points you might expect from a Mizunara finished bourbon, delivering a subtle, nuanced bourbon that should not be missed. An easy buy recommendation for any bourbon enthusiast looking for a delicate, unique, subtly complex pour." - Breaking Bourbon

"It's not the first in the BCS Cask Finish Series, but it's the best so far. BCS Cask Finish Mizunara is a really tasty bourbon and a great example of how a thoughtful cask finish can augment a whiskey’s flavor." - Men's Journal