ABV 40%
I was perplexed by this but the new wood and beer finishing explain the flavours.
Annabel Meikle
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
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
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
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