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Barrell Craft Spirits - Tale of Two Islands Bourbon

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Barrell Craft Spirits built Tale of Two Islands by finishing a blend of 5-, 6-, and 9-year Indiana and Maryland straight bourbons in empty casks that once held its own Jamaican rum, itself aged in peated Islay single malt barrels. That layered history shows: expect marshmallow, banana, and peach up front, giving way to dark chocolate, espresso, and a waxy, tannic palate with candied lemon and plum, finishing on brisket, burnt caramel, and blackberry. Bottled cask strength from Kentucky. Pour it neat to track how the Islay smoke lingers.
Tasting notes

Nose: All the hallmarks of high-res bourbon are tinted with the smoke of Islay malt. It singes the sage, torches the marshmallow, flambés the banana, and grills the peach. Apricot and candied cherry round out the stone fruit character while coconut macaron complements the banana.

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Palate: Dark chocolate, espresso, and malty porter set the stage. They usher in a different side of Islay, this time its tarry, inky side. The texture is waxy with some gritty tannin that highlights its chalky mineral character. Underneath, it's still a fruity bourbon, exhibiting notes of candied lemon peel, nectarine, and plum sauce, all enhanced by the rum that previouslv sat in the barrel.

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Finish: The waxy texture turns greasy with clarified butter, brisket, and lemon oil. They leave behind burnt caramel, blackberry, and peppercorn.

Brand
Barrell Craft Spirits
Size
750ml
Country
United States
Region
Kentucky
Kosher
Unknown

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Barrel Type

  • Oak

Finishing Barrel

  • Jamaican Rum and Islay Single Malt Barrels

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Barrell Craft Spirits - Tale of Two Islands Bourbon is a solid pick that punches above its category. It shows the characterful profile you'd expect from this style of bourbon. A hard-to-find pick worth discovering on TIPXY. Whether you're adding to a collection or exploring bourbon for the first time, it's worth a look.

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