New Holland
7.4

New Holland

Beer Barrel Bourbon

ABV 40%

I was perplexed by this but the new wood and beer finishing explain the flavours.

Annabel Meikle

Specification

New Holland Artisan Spirits

Brand

Beer Barrel Bourbon

Expression

Bourbon

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

USA

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Annabel Meikle

Taster

Nose: Eucalyptus and iced coffee. Aniseed balls. It became cooler with water and ashy in texture. Some waxy polish on dark wood.

Palate: Liquorice Allsorts, toasted wheat and spelt toast. Clean charcoal and flint with water and then some cinnamon. Hard to get hold of this.

Finish: The spiciness was lost with water, it became thin though.

Comment: I was perplexed by this but the new wood and beer finishing explain the flavours.

Score: 7

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Perfumy. Floral. Daffodils. Vetiver. Sandalwood. Enticing. More floral notes on time. Peony. A hint of mint.

Palate: Round, thick, quite syrupy. Again that floral candy flavour. Liquorice too.

Finish: Sweet and dry.

Comment: Another unusual aromatic profile. The nose is as fragrant as a perfume, the palate concentrates on confectionary but with no excessive sweetness.

Score: 7.8

7.4
Overall Score

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