Barrell Vantage Blended American Bourbon Whiskey 750ml (ABV 57%)

Introduction

Vantage is a blend of straight bourbons finished in three distinct expressions of virgin oak: Mizunara, French, and toasted American oak casks. The result is a warm, elegant bourbon that highlights the many dimensions of oak.

Nose – Creme brle, coconut oil, and chocolate pudding invoke the creamy richness of toasted American oak. Tarragon, nutmeg, and warm cola are among the dry, extractive spices highlighting the French oak. Mizunaras incense and grilled pineapple notes, meanwhile, take the profile in a totally different direction.

Palate – Sweet and oily with a pronounced espresso note. Its pleasantly rich on the tongue, which obscures much of the tannin surprising given how much wood is present. The French oaks robust spice notes inflect a maple syrup sweetness.

Finish – Green grapes and red plums burst above the barrel notes for the first time. Its spicy, too, with zaatar, crystallized ginger and Szechuan peppercorns.