Barrell Batch #037 Bourbon Whiskey

Batch #037 is a standout blended release from Barrell Craft Spirits, offering a mature, well-balanced bourbon at cask strength. It leans slightly sweeter and fruit-forward than some Barrell batches, but retains backbone, spice, and enough oak to keep it interesting. If you like bourbons that feel rich and orchard-fruit driven but still layered, this one is a compelling pour. Origins & Craftsmanship Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits (independent blender / bottler) Blend & Age: A sourced blend of straight bourbons from Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky, aged between 8 and 15 years.  Indiana: 8, 11 & 12 years Tennessee: 13, 14 & 15 years Kentucky: 10 years  Mash Bill (Derived): 78% corn / 18% rye / 4% malted barley  Proof / ABV: 111.38 proof (≈ 55.69% ABV)  Release Details / Price: Released in 2025 with an MSRP around $84.99 for 750ml.  Tasting Profile Aspect Notes & Highlights Nose / Aroma Crisp leaves, nectarine, caramel sauce, coffee cake, cinnamon powder, faint mandarin orange.  Also: candied apple, smoked cherry wood, butter pecan ice cream, burnt orange peel, licorice, white pepper.  Palate / Taste Silkiness with prominent fruit: strawberries, tangerines, apple; warmed by spice (cinnamon, rye).  Evolving flavors include spiced orange liqueur, candied ginger, dark chocolate, oak, and creamy vanilla.  Finish Warming and lingering: rye spice, leather notes, dry oak, baking spices, a hint of tobacco leaf and cocoa.  Food & Pairings Serve / Style: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open complexity. Because it’s cask strength, moderate dilution can help. Cocktail Use: Use in bold bourbon cocktails (Old Fashioned, Boulevardier, etc.) where its character won’t be masked. Food Pairings:  • Dark chocolate, chocolate bark, or chocolate with orange zest  • Spiced or glazed nut desserts (pecan pie, almond tart)  • Roasted meats (pork, duck) with caramelized or fruit glazes  • Strong cheeses (aged Gouda, sharp cheddar)  • Tobacco or leather notes in cigars or an after-dinner cigar pairing Quick Overview Feature Detail Name Barrell Bourbon Batch #037 Blend Sourced bourbons aged 8–15 years from KY, IN, TN Mash Bill 78% corn / 18% rye / 4% malted barley (derived) Proof / ABV 111.38 proof / ~ 55.69% ABV Character Fruity, spiced, creamy texture with oak backbone Positioning Limited / premium cask-strength batch