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Barrell Cigar Blend Madeira, Armagnac, Rum, and Hungarian Oak Cask Finished, 55.6%

Price: 85 ● Issue: Fall 2026 ● Reviewer: Julia Higgins ● Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

Barrell’s take on a cigar blend is a beauty. The nose kicks off with fruity aromas of grape, ripe berries, and black raspberry jam, but there’s plenty of baking spice too. On the palate, more berry fruit and cherry are joined by heaps of well-integrated chocolate and a hint of tobacco. The finish brings in Black Forest cake alongside persistent baking spice and berries—it’s a joy from start to finish.