Barrell Foundation exhibits all the qualities one expects in a Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon. 23% rye in the mash bill gives Foundation richness and complexity, while the approachable proof point brings out lush sweetness and dark fruit. It’s a classic bourbon that can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or in a cocktail.
In 2018 we produced the legendary Tale of Two Islands Rum: a Jamaican Rum matured in peated Islay single malt barrels. Those empty casks have been used to finish a blend of straight bourbons. The sweetness of the rum finish and the smokiness of the Islay casks mingle together with the underlying bourbon that continues the Tale of Two Islands.
Dovetail took almost a year to get right, from blending to labeling, all coming together in a seemingly perfect point. We have produced limited releases of Dovetail using the same ingredients and process. With each bottling, there are proof variations. D...