Barrell Bourbon Turns To Mizunara Wood
Barrell Bourbon has earned its place in the hearts of enthusiasts as much for its blending skills and cask strength products as for its praised transparency. Now they’ve taken the former in a new direction with the third installment of their Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series with a Mizunara-finished whiskey.
For the newest expression, the BCS blending team created a blend of Indiana (6, 7, and 9-year), Kentucky (8-year) and Tennessee (8 & 14-year) bourbon whiskeys featuring multiple mash bills. The blend was then further matured in Mizunara casks for one and a half years and bottled at cask strength (116.42 proof) in Kentucky with a derived mash bill of corn (76%), rye (20%) and malted barley (4%).
Casks made from rare Mizunara hardwood are a true work of art. The wood is meticulously cut, and the barrels carefully raised due to the wood’s characteristics. Mizunara finishing imparts subtle notes of sandalwood, herbal spice, and coconut to bourbon, and precision is required to craft a harmonious blend.
Founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean it can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending guides every product release.
The new expression is available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and in select retailers beginning in April for the suggested retail price of $89.99 per 750ml bottle.
