Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 Review

I look forward to releases from Barrell because they rarely disappoint and, spoiler, this Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 carries on that trend. A blend of straight bourbons from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana aged 5, 6, 7, and 10 years it’s basically a blend of the powerhouse whiskey-making states.

Maybe that could be the next LE they do? Dovetail, Seagrass and Powerhouse. A 10+ yo blend of the best whiskeys from KY, IN and TN. If you see it come up in the future, you know where they got the idea. But here in the present, we’re talking about Batch 032 so let’s get to drinkin’!

Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 – Details and Tasting Notes

Whiskey Details

Cask Strength | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Style: Bourbon (blend of Straight)
Region: USA (TN, KY, IN)
Distiller: Undisclosed (Various)
Blender/Bottler: Barrell Craft Spirits

Mash Bill: At least 51% Corn + Rye + Malted Barley
Cask: New Charred Oak
Age: 5+ Years (5, 6, 7, 10)
ABV: 57.67%

Batch: 032

Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 Price: $90*

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Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 Tasting Notes

EYE
Mahogany

NOSE
Oak, dried dark fruit, toffee, baking spice, bran muffins and a touch biscuity with some vanilla frosting.

The oak sits heavy but balanced by the dark sweet notes that glide through.

PALATE
OAK, dried dark fruit, roasted corn, nuts, baking spice, red and black licorice with a bit of bran muffin and waxy vanilla.

This is a heavy brooding whiskey with a TON of grain presence. Wow.

FINISH
Long -> Spice, oak, dried dark fruit and waxy vanilla taffy.

BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
Well-balanced, full-bodied, and a heavy feel that’s a touch drying.

Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 – Overall Thoughts and Score

There’s a rich grain presence in this bourbon I haven’t encountered in quite a while. Something about this blend is triggering memories of early High West Prairie where it sometimes had an underlying roasted/toasted grain note. Weird I know, but it’s good.

Oak is heavy as usual, and there are the usual bourbon notes, but those grain notes are what keep bringing me back to explore more. I’m VERY excited to test out some cocktails with this Barrell Bourbon Batch 032.

SCORE: 4.5/5 (very good, highly recommended ~ A- | 90-93)

*Disclosure: The bottle for this bourbon review was graciously sent to me by the company without obligation. The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my own.