Barrell Dovetail (123.8 Proof)

Bottle that's been open for some time...purchased for somewhere around $60 if I recall correctly, but that's a pretty rough guess. Lighter body than expected (in terms of color - sort of a slightly reddish gold in a rocks glass (with no rocks). I note the Cab Sav on the initial nose, as I sense its a bit dry and dusty...some bready notes...underlying sweetness, but not a thick sweetness...more of a white sugar/honey sweetness. Flavor is quite hot, though it is over 60% alcohol...beside the ethanol is notable baking spices, more of the honey notes, and some soft berries that are an accent rather than at the forefront. Palate is extremely drying...but with a long, warm finish. I like this whiskey, but I don't love it...not my favorite Barrell product by a long shot...

The nose has a nice sweetness to it, highlighting vanilla and toffee off the bat. However, if you linger it gives way to ethanol rather quickly. The palate is hot right out the gate, abandoning the promise of sweetness for immediate cinnamon spice, but with a little water it becomes more like pancakes and maple syrup. The long finish lingers, but at cask strength all it brings is the continued sensation of that burn from the palate. The water softens the finish back into that mild sweetness again. Read the full review: https://helladrunk.com/barrell-dovetail-2019/

Received a sample in trade. Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Ethanol, caramel, sweet berries. Palate: Lots of cinnamon and baking spice. Finish: Very long and very warm. A nice Kentucky hug. Splash: Berries return, with some honey and more Baking spice. Overall: 7.5/10 - A bit hot at first, but opens up nicely with a little water.

Nose is pretty light, with some pleasant honey and oat notes. The palate then smacks you with a bomb of spice and a thick mouthfeel, with a rich, creamy, almost cake-y note rounding it out. A big, minty, rye-heavy finish and long hug. It’s hot, but, boy, is it delicious.

Classic bourbon nose. Carmels, brown sugar, vanilla and ethanol Palate has some citrus forward notes. Sweet mid palate. Pretty damn good pour. Don’t like the price tag but it’s solid

Had to re review, incredible