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Barrell Private Release Ruby Port Cask-Finished Kentucky Whiskey (Batch No. AH10), 60.26%

Price: 109 Issue: Fall 2020 Reviewer: Susannah Skiver Barton Category: American Whiskey

Brownie batter, toasted almonds, maple syrup, orange peel, ginger, raspberries, andstrawberries on the nose, with a touch of iced tea. The palate is oily and rich withfruit, especially after water is added; orange marmalade and cherry soda mingle withsemi-sweet chocolate and chicory coffee. Chicory, mocha, polished oak, and cocoapowder on the finish. Add water for more prominent fruit notes without losing therich character or stellar balance.