Barrell Bourbon 12 Year Finished In French Oak Casks

Barrell Bourbon 12 Year Finished in French Oak Casks is a cask-strength blend of 12-year-old straight bourbon whiskeys from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Wyoming, given a secondary maturation in hand-selected French oak casks and bottled at 108.5 proof by Barrell Craft Spirits — the French oak adding a tighter-grained, spicier, more aromatic character than standard American oak.

Barrell Craft Spirits sources well-aged bourbon from multiple distilleries and applies its own finishing programs. Here, a blend of 12-year straight bourbons receives a secondary finish in French oak — a wood with tighter grain and higher aromatic compound content than American oak, contributing warm baking spice, toasted nuts, and a velvety texture. At 108.5 proof, unfiltered, the full character of the extended aging and French oak finish is preserved.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Pear brandy, pineapple, and hazelnut praline with hints of cinnamon and hot cocoa
• Palate: Allspice, clove, and nutmeg with sage, lavender, and creamy vanilla
• Finish: Long and evolving — coffee cake, maraschino cherry, and a peppery, earthy close

Specs

• Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Cask Strength Blended Bourbon — French Oak Finish
• Sources: Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Wyoming
• Age: 12 years
• ABV: 54.25% (108.5 Proof) — unfiltered
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the French oak finish add?

French oak has a tighter grain and higher aromatic compound content than American oak, contributing warm baking spice, toasted nuts, and a more aromatic, velvety character on top of the 12-year bourbon base.

How should it be served?

Neat or with a splash of water to open the full range of spice and fruit. At 108.5 proof it rewards slow sipping.