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Barrell Craft Spirits 12 Year French Oak Finish
108.5 proof 12 years Bourbon Barrell Craft Spirits Louisville, KY $159.99
Nose

French vanilla with a burnt caramel edge and little bit of burn; nutty and woody without fruitiness or real sweetness.

Palate

Creamy, sweet vanilla dominates; soft and velvety texture; gentle tannic nip characteristic of French oak on the back of the palate; pleasant transition from the nose with a different flavor profile.

Finish

Lingering vanilla and gentle oak tannins with a mild bitter edge from the French oak influence.

Noteworthy
A Jekyll-and-Hyde pour where the nose deceives with burnt edges but the palate delivers pure creamy vanilla sophistication characteristic of French oak finishing.
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