Barrell Foundation Straight Bourbons Review
Until now, everything Barrell Craft Spirits has produced has been cask strength. Foundation is Barrell’s first bottling not at cask strength.
Proof: 100°
MSRP: $54.99
The blend consists of 7 bourbons from 4 states:
Kentucky bourbon
Age: 8 year
Indiana bourbon
Age: 5, 6, 9 year
Tennessee bourbon
Age: 5, 6 year
Maryland bourbon
5, 6 year
Derived mash bill:
73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley
Color 👁️: Caramel
Nose 👃: Caramel. Baking spices. Orange zest. Unsweetened cocoa powder. Peanuts. The whole package smells a bit like a piece of turtle candy.
Palate 👅: Tobacco. Vanilla. Dark chocolate. Toffee. Oak. Baking spices. Thick and heavy mouthfeel.
Finish 🏁: Toffee. Tobacco. Dark stone fruits. Baking spices. Long in length. Dry.
Overall thoughts? Barrell has made a name with cask strength, but their initial 100 proof offering is a success! It’s a beautiful bourbon at an affordable price. It doesn’t matter the proof… Barrell is still good at blending.
