Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac

Cask Finish Straight Bourbon Whiskey | USA | Blend of Kentucky, Indiana & Tennessee Bourbons | Aged 715 Years | Finished in Armagnac Barrels | 64.05% ABV (128.1 Proof) | Limited Release

Process & Profile

Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac showcases how one of the worlds oldest brandy styles can transform bourbon into something deeper and more layered. Select bourbon barrels from Kentucky (10 years), Indiana (712 years), and Tennessee (915 years) were finished in Armagnac casks. The high proof amplifies bold, spicy-fruity notes while highlighting the harmony between bourbons vanilla-caramel sweetness and Armagnacs rich dried fruit, tobacco, and spice.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber with dark golden hues

• Nose: Pineapple brightness over a brooding base of cola, grape soda, ginger beer, caraway, peppercorn, and menthol; dried fruits and nuts evoke a peanut butter and jelly sandwich

• Palate: Syrupy sweetness balanced by oak tannin and cask strength heat; hazelnut, black walnut, tobacco, and chocolate-covered espresso beans with a hidden note of watermelon

• Finish: Long and decadent; clove and oolong tea join Armagnac-driven plum and custard richness, leaving lingering layers of spice and sweetness

What Makes It Special

• Finished in Armagnac barrels, adding depth from one of Frances oldest and boldest brandy traditions

• Blend of Kentucky (10 yr), Indiana (712 yr), and Tennessee (915 yr) bourbons for a wide age range and complexity

• High-strength bottling at 128.1 proof (64.05% ABV), non-chill filtered for full body and intensity

• Offers a rare marriage of bourbon and brandy notesbridging American whiskey character with Old World richness

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat to explore its bold dried fruit, tobacco, and nut layers, or with a splash of water to release Armagnacs influence. A large ice cube will temper the cask strength heat while preserving depth. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate desserts, candied nuts, or rich cheeses.

FAQ

1. What is Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac finished in?
   It is finished in Armagnac barrels after aging between 7 and 15 years in American oak.

2. What is the proof of Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac?
   Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac is bottled at 128.1 proof (64.05% ABV).

3. What bourbons make up Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac?
   It blends Kentucky bourbon (10 yrs), Indiana bourbon (712 yrs), and Tennessee bourbon (915 yrs).

4. How does Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac taste?
   Expect pineapple, grape soda, ginger beer, hazelnut, walnut, tobacco, chocolate-covered espresso beans, clove, oolong, plum, and custard.

5. What makes Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Armagnac unique?
   Its Armagnac barrel finishing combines American bourbon sweetness with Old World fruit, spice, and tobacco complexity.