Barrell Bourbon Batch 036
Barrell Craft Spirits · Blend of Tennessee and Kentucky distillates (sourced)
Barrell's blending program continues to punch above its weight class. Batch 036 demonstrates what happens when you combine high-proof stocks of varying ages with a skilled palate at the helm. This is a bourbon that rewards patience in the glass — give it twenty minutes of air and it opens dramatically.
Nose
Rich caramel and toasted pecan lead, followed by dried orange peel and a thread of leather. A second pass reveals charred oak and a faint floral sweetness reminiscent of carnations.
Palate
Full-bodied and layered. Butterscotch and dark cocoa dominate the entry, giving way to rye spice and a surprising burst of cherry at mid-palate. The high proof is well-integrated, carrying warmth without burn.
Finish
Long and evolving, with charred oak, maple syrup, and lingering tobacco. The final impression is of dried fruit and toasted grain.
- Mash Bill
- Varies by source; blend of high-rye and traditional corn-forward mash bills
- Barrel Type
- New charred American white oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Harvest Tide Old Fashioned — 2 oz Barrell Bourbon Batch 036 · 0.25 oz maple syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, express orange peel over the glass.
Food Pairing
Smoked brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper rub
Founded in 2013 by former finance executive Joe Beatrice in Louisville, Barrell Craft Spirits built its reputation not on distilling but on the meticulous art of blending sourced barrels from across the American whiskey landscape.
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