Fred Minnick Kit - Release I
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Sample A
SAMPLE A
Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits - Louisville, Kentucky
Whiskey: Bourbon from Indiana
Proof: 117 (58.64% ABV)
Age Statement: 4 years
Mashbill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley
Color/Appearance: Bronzed caramel.
Aroma Notes: On the nose it starts with a touch of anise, sweet vanilla, cardamom, developing into medicinal herbs and roasted peanuts.
Tasting Notes: The palate is complex with notes of light roast coffee, pop rocks, and fermented pineapple.
Finish: A touch astringent, reminding me of Sweet-Tarts.
SAMPLE A
Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits - Louisville, Kentucky
Whiskey: Bourbon from Indiana
Proof: 117 (58.64% ABV)
Age Statement: 4 years
Mashbill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley
Color/Appearance: Bronzed caramel.
Aroma Notes: On the nose it starts with a touch of anise, sweet vanilla, cardamom, developing into medicinal herbs and roasted peanuts.
Tasting Notes: The palate is complex with notes of light roast coffee, pop rocks, and fermented pineapple.
Finish: A touch astringent, reminding me of Sweet-Tarts.
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Sample B
SAMPLE B
Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits - Louisville, Kentucky
Whiskey: Bourbon from Tennessee
Proof: 130 (64.9% ABV)
Age Statement: 7 years, 6 months
Mashbill: 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% barley
Color/Appearance: Dull copper.
Aroma Notes: Chestnuts, bright cherry, rich caramel frosting, and cinnamon syrup.
Tasting Notes: The palate is rich, with layers of molé, red pop, and the cherry coating they dip soft serve in.
Finish: Balanced minerality, and a touch of ancho chilés.
SAMPLE B
Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits - Louisville, Kentucky
Whiskey: Bourbon from Tennessee
Proof: 130 (64.9% ABV)
Age Statement: 7 years, 6 months
Mashbill: 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% barley
Color/Appearance: Dull copper.
Aroma Notes: Chestnuts, bright cherry, rich caramel frosting, and cinnamon syrup.
Tasting Notes: The palate is rich, with layers of molé, red pop, and the cherry coating they dip soft serve in.
Finish: Balanced minerality, and a touch of ancho chilés.
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Sample C
SAMPLE C
Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits - Louisville, Kentucky
Whiskey: Bourbon from Kentucky
Proof: 121 (60.7% ABV)
Age Statement: 9 years
Mashbill: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley
Color/Appearance: Brown ruby.
Aroma Notes: Pops with notes of brown sugar, cotton candy, peanut butter creamy caramel, leading deeper into thyme and sarsaparilla.
Tasting Notes: Pleasantly fresh and fruity, tasting of pomegranate, cola, marzipan (lol) and clove.
Finish: A long finish with some notes of clove and rich demerara sugar.
SAMPLE C
Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits - Louisville, Kentucky
Whiskey: Bourbon from Kentucky
Proof: 121 (60.7% ABV)
Age Statement: 9 years
Mashbill: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley
Color/Appearance: Brown ruby.
Aroma Notes: Pops with notes of brown sugar, cotton candy, peanut butter creamy caramel, leading deeper into thyme and sarsaparilla.
Tasting Notes: Pleasantly fresh and fruity, tasting of pomegranate, cola, marzipan (lol) and clove.
Finish: A long finish with some notes of clove and rich demerara sugar.
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Sample D
SAMPLE D
Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits - Louisville, Kentucky
Whiskey: Bourbon blend from Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky
Proof: 121 (60.33% ABV)
Age Statement: Blend of 7 and 9 years
Mashbill: 77% corn, 17% rye, 6% barley
Color/Appearance: Bright amber.
Aroma Notes: Cinnamon Werther's (is that a thing?), floral with prominent grapefruit rind.
Tasting Notes: Begins with Double-Bubble gum, fig jam, developing into dark chocolate with hazelnut (Ferrero Rocher style).
Finish: Incredible, long, deep, and balanced finish with lingering oak presence.
SAMPLE D
Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits - Louisville, Kentucky
Whiskey: Bourbon blend from Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky
Proof: 121 (60.33% ABV)
Age Statement: Blend of 7 and 9 years
Mashbill: 77% corn, 17% rye, 6% barley
Color/Appearance: Bright amber.
Aroma Notes: Cinnamon Werther's (is that a thing?), floral with prominent grapefruit rind.
Tasting Notes: Begins with Double-Bubble gum, fig jam, developing into dark chocolate with hazelnut (Ferrero Rocher style).
Finish: Incredible, long, deep, and balanced finish with lingering oak presence.