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June 2026 Bourbon Club: Barrell Batch #036 Bourbon Whiskey

Batch #036 is a beautifully layered release from Barrell Craft Spirits that showcases the brand’s signature blending expertise. This batch leans into rich caramel, dark fruit, and baking spice while maintaining exceptional balance and complexity. Elegant yet powerful, it offers a mature profile that evolves beautifully from nose to finish, making it an outstanding choice for bourbon enthusiasts who appreciate depth without overwhelming oak.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits (Independent Blender / Bottler)

• Blend & Age: A sourced blend of straight bourbons from Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky, aged between 7.5 and 15 years.

Indiana: 7.5, 8 & 10 years
Tennessee: 8 & 15 years
Kentucky: 9 years

• Mash Bill (Derived): 79% corn / 16% rye / 5% malted barley

• Proof / ABV: 114.44 proof (57.22% ABV)

Tasting Profile

Nose / Aroma:
Rich caramel sauce, vanilla, butter pecan ice cream, cotton candy, dark cherries, apricots, cinnamon, clove, and oak spice. Subtle floral and grassy notes emerge as it opens.

Palate / Taste:
Full-bodied and silky with pound cake, caramel glaze, sticky buns, cinnamon sugar, black cherry, vanilla, and toasted oak. Layers of sweet spice and fruit develop with each sip.

Finish:
Long and warming with black pepper, sweet mint, tea leaves, baking spices, mature oak, and lingering caramel sweetness.

Food & Pairings

• Serve / Style: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to further unlock its layers of sweetness and spice. Being cask strength, slight dilution can reveal additional fruit notes.

• Cocktail Use: Excellent in spirit-forward cocktails such as an Old Fashioned, Boulevardier, or Manhattan where its complexity can shine.

• Food Pairings:

• Dark chocolate, chocolate truffles, or caramel desserts

• Sticky buns, pecan pie, or cinnamon pastries

• Roasted pork, smoked brisket, or glazed duck

• Aged Gouda, Gruyère, or sharp cheddar

• Medium to full-bodied cigars with cedar, leather, and baking spice notes

This release showcases Barrell Craft Spirits’ commitment to transparency, thoughtful blending, and delivering complex cask-strength bourbons that continue to impress collectors and everyday bourbon drinkers alike.