Barrell Whiskey Infinite Barrel Project (August 13, 2020)

Barrell has quickly found its way into my favorites category as every dram I sample seems to be very good at worst and exceptional at best. The infinity project ups the multi point sourcing game with barrels from all over the world. Excited to try this one. Nose is strong on the alcohol vapors so be gentle when inhaling this one. Around that is a mess of scents... rye, maybe some light mint, a little oak... First sip is definitely a blend. The heat from the proof is there and the rye from the nose plays front and center. There is also some bright sweet corn on the edges. An almost syrup like texture flows across the mouth with this one as it goes from a sweet rye opening to a hot pepper finish. Overall this is another strong Barrell offering. Like Compass Box they have found a talent for blending multi sourced barrels into a sweet symphony.

Large vanilla, caramel, and super sweet on the nares. On the palate it was not as hot as expected but friends threw an ice cube in my drink before I could finish that ratings . Sooooo on the palate after a cube of ice it’s a little difficult. I will come back

Nose - pear and golden raisins, sharp ethanol, vanilla and honey, baked spiced apples Palette - silky and light, sharp lemon peel, honey, slight metallic tones Finish - lingering lemon peel and sharpness, medium burn

Very solid overall. Nose is HOT — lots of ethanol and vanilla. Taste is vanilla forward, then bleeds into chocolate and lots of rye spice. Relatively long finish with more rye spice. Medium mouth feel.

Wow, I really enjoyed this. Strong and smooth.

Feb 12,2020 - bottle 1241