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Barrell Craft Spirits Foundation Double Barrel 5 Year Old Straight Bourbon
(100 Proof) - [VP 92]
Regular price $69.97 Sale price $59.97 Save $10.00
About the Whiskey:
Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon exhibits all the complexity that you find in a Barrell Craft Spirits bourbon at a lower proof. Secondary maturation in new American oak casks enhances the notes of dark chocolate, leather, dried fruit, and toasted marshmallows, while the twenty-three percent rye in the mash bill gives a richness to the blend. This is a versatile, full-flavored bourbon perfect for enjoying neat, over ice or in a cocktail.
100 proof
BLEND COMPONENTS:
Kentucky: 8 years old
Indiana: 5, 6, & 9 years old
Tennessee: 8 years old
Maryland: 5 & 6 years old
DERIVED MASH BILL:
Corn: 73%
Rye: 23%
Malted Barley: 4%
Tasting Notes
With each successive sip, cherry, vanilla and toasted marshmallow take hold, while notes of white pepper, toasted walnuts, and vibrant orange zest flicker throughout, creating a harmonious and complex experience.
Appearance: A rich, dark amber hue that glistens in the glass.
Nose: The aroma unfolds with a luscious blend of caramel and hints of milk chocolate, complemented by baked apples and a dash of pumpkin spice. Following this initial wave, notes of apple fritter, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey-roasted almonds, and orange peel emerge. As the glass fully opens, fresh orange juice, fine black pepper, vanilla, hazelnut, and chocolate covered cherries come to the forefront, along with enticing hints of brûléed banana, warm bread pudding, and a touch of sweet leather.
Palate: The entry is warm and creamy, with flavors of orange sponge cake, lightly roasted coffee, and rich caramel leading the way. As the sip evolves, notes of cinnamon, dark chocolate, cream puff, and fresh mint emerge. With each successive sip, cherry, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow take hold, while notes of white pepper, toasted walnuts, and vibrant orange zest flicker throughout, creating a harmonious and complex experience.
Finish: The finish is smooth and lingering, with echoes of vanilla, orange, white pepper, and cinnamon that invite you back for more.
With a Touch of Water:
Adding a drop of water enhances the experience, making it more decadent. The chocolate merges with the toasted marshmallow to become fire-roasted s'mores, while the honey-roasted almonds transform into pralines. The brûléed banana evolves into luscious bananas fosters, and the baking spices become more defined, merging with the sweeter notes for an indulgent profile that entices the senses.
Ratings & Reviews:
"Nose: There’s a delicateness to the aroma, which opens on lively scents of tropical fruit, apricot, raisin, and creme brulee. Classic vanilla and caramel are present, along with a hint of honey. White pepper spice adds depth and just enough pop to bring some spice into the mix, but the bourbon maintains a sweet, gentle, tempered baseline. Overall it’s a very satisfying start to the sip.
Palate: True to Barrell’s nature, the palate is strikingly balanced through and through. A rich, sugary mix of sweets in the form of crisp tropical fruits, caramelized oak, and sugar-coated raisin sets up the senses for further accents of milk chocolate and dry leather. This is all delivered with a satisfying, buttery mouthfeel that carries weight but never overpowers. White pepper spice emerges on the backend of the bourbon’s rich, delightful palate.
Finish: The finish brings more spice and dryness than the rest of the sip, though it still leans into the sweeter side. Allspice and white peppercorn up front are joined by burnt brown sugar and honey as the sip trails off. Balanced and satisfying, the finish ends with a pleasant lingering sweetness. The finish brings more spice and dryness than the rest of the sip, though it still leans into the sweeter side. Allspice and white peppercorn up front are joined by burnt brown sugar and honey as the sip trails off. Balanced and satisfying, the finish ends with a pleasant lingering sweetness.
Double Barrel Bourbon is subtle in its delivery of flavors. Being double barreled typically means being oak-heavy, but that is not the case here. Instead, vibrant flavors are simply amplified, and overall balance is well-maintained." - Breaking Bourbon
92 Points - VinePair
"Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon builds on the original Foundation bottling, then kicks the sipping experience up a notch. I’ll hand it to Barrell: even when playing below cask strength, the blenders know how to craft a whiskey with both body and depth. Foundation Double Barrel slides across the tongue and carries a near-perfect mouthfeel for its proof. It’s plenty thick for flavors to develop, but also silky in a way that prevents oak influence from languishing heavily on the tongue. Barrell’s blending team has created a whiskey that builds on itself, with flavors that more than hold their own."