Bourbon Lens Reviews Barrell Craft Spirits Batch 035 Bourbon

Today, we are reviewing Barrell Craft Spirits Batch 035 Bourbon. Batch 035 is multi-mashbill blend of 6, 7, 8, and 13-year-old bourbons layered together. This bourbon was released in August 2023 and you can find the full press release in our archive and hear our thoughts on Barrell Craft Spirits in Episode 261 of Bourbon Lens podcast. Let’s get into it!

About Batch 035 Bourbon:

Style: Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Proof: 117.5 (58.75% ABV)
Age: A blend of 6, 7, 8, and 13 Year barrels (6 Year Age Stated)
- Indiana: 6, 7, & 8 years old
- Tennessee: 7 & 13 years old
- Kentucky: 8 years old
Derived Mash Bill: 78% corn, 18% rye; 4% malted barley
Suggested MSRP: $89.99

Scott’s Tasting Notes: Barrell Batch 035 Bourbon

Nose: butterscotch and oak; smells of old bourbon and wood rickhouse or cedar humidor.
Palate: rich butterscotch, black pepper spice, tannin oak & heat, and caramel.
Finish: long and lingering, and surprisingly fruity finish.

Closing Thoughts

Barrell Craft Spirits is what I liken to a chef in a kitchen. They create flavor through their intimate knowledge of their ingredients; in this case, unique bourbons of various mashbills, ages, and distilleries of origin. The team at BCS has crafted a balanced blend of well-aged bourbon that tastes and feels much older than its 6 year age statement. If you listened to our latest podcast with Joe and Tripp, you’ll know that Barrell Craft Spirits has a large portfolio of whiskies to choose from. We don’t think you’ll be disappointed in adding Batch 035 to your home bar to start.

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