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Barrell New Year 2026 Cask Strength Blend of Straights (Bottle 7014)
Price: ● Issue: Summer 2026 ● Reviewer: Julia Higgins ● Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey
Enticing on the nose; there’s a certain mustiness, as well as dried fruit, caramel candies, pie crust, and vanilla custard. Sweet and spice continue to parry on the palate, with vanilla soft serve, Big Red gum, nutmeg, allspice, sugar cookies, and brown sugar coming together. The finish is awash in hot fudge, vanilla, spice—both peppery and baking—and Mexican hot chocolate, making for one delicious journey from tip to tail.