Barrell Craft Spirits has earned its reputation by pushing the boundaries of sourced whiskey blending, and these three expressions show exactly why. Each is bottled without chill filtration, expertly constructed, and true to its own unique identity.

Start with Foundation, BCSs first non-cask strength bourbon. A 100-proof blend from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland, it features a 73% corn, 23% rye, and 4% malted barley mash bill. Expect creamy, sweet notes of cinnamon, toffee, vanilla pudding, and dark fruit. Balanced, approachable, and full of character.

Then theres Vantage, finished in a trio of oak types: Mizunara, French, and toasted American. Each bourbon component is finished separately before being blended into a warm, complex pour with layers of creme brle, chocolate pudding, grilled pineapple, espresso, and exotic spice.

Finally, explore Seagrass, a rye blend finished in Martinique Rhum, Madeira, and apricot brandy casks. This spirit sings with tropical fruit, coastal salinity, fresh herbs, and floral depth. A vibrant pour thats as bright and juicy as a seaside breeze.

SMARTASS CORNER:

1. Foundation is the first non-cask strength release from Barrell Craft Spirits and was awarded Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2024.

2. Its blend includes barrels from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland, ranging in age from 5 to 9 years.

3. The Foundation mash bill features 23% rye for richness and spice.

4. Vantage uses three types of virgin oak: Mizunara, French, and toasted American.

5. Each oak in Vantage contributes a distinct layer: incense from Mizunara, spice from French, and sweetness from toasted American. In 2022, it earned the #3 spot on Whisky Advocates Top 20 Whiskies of the Year list.

6. Seagrass is a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, finished in rum, Madeira, and apricot brandy barrels.

7. Barrell blends each whiskey and finish separately before final blending, ensuring layered complexity.

8. Seagrass has received numerous accolades, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.