by Michael Cervin | Jul 19, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
In 2013 Barrell Craft Spirits launched in Louisville, Kentucky and it was somewhat unconventional at the time. Instead of building their own distillery, the decision was made to blend what they felt were “exceptional” casks from established producers, then bottle... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
A soft nose that provides hints of wheat, sweetness and caramel notes leads into a very expressive whiskey that proudly uses wheat as the star of its mash bill. Here the grainy wheat fills the palate with soft notes and allows the wheat to shine through supported by... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
This is the distillery’s best known offering, and one whiff will tell you why they are growing at a rapid pace. It smells like the best egg nog you’ve ever come across with its creamy mix of cinnamon, clove, butterscotch offset with an orange zest hint. On the... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
A tag on the back of this bottle lists it as the “Danny Johnson Batch”, indicating that it’s different than the previously offered “Nancy Fraley Batch.” This gets at what a Bourbon cask is supposed to do – impart spice, toast, butterscotch and a hint of dill. It’s... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Whiskey
A very interesting tipple, which as stated is a blend of Irish grain and American corn distillates. The intrigue comes from the melding of the two as it gets at the best of both worlds – the clean, sweet butterscotch and spice associated with Irish whisky layer up... 
by Rich Cook | Jun 10, 2022 | Whiskey
Peated barley from Scotland adds the smoky character adored by fans of Islay to this American effort and it works well, contrasting the apple/vanilla flavors and adding retronasal depth to the finish. I appreciate the light viscosity here – think butter rather than...
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