Barrell Bourbon 11 Year Full Proof Bourbon Whiskey

Experience a bold masterpiece with Barrell Craft Spirits 11-Year Full Proof Bourbon. Launched in April 2025 by Louisville, Kentucky’s Barrell Craft Spirits, the original independent blender since 2013, this 123-proof (61.5% ABV) bourbon is their first full-proof blend, bottled at the same proof as when it entered the barrels. A meticulous blend of straight bourbons from Indiana (16 & 18 years), Tennessee (16 & 17 years), and Kentucky (11 & 20 years), with a derived mashbill of 78% corn, 11% rye, and 11% malted barley, it’s non-chill filtered for maximum flavor. The BCS team selected barrels and cut each to its original entry proof, harmonizing them into a rich, layered profile. Sip it neat to savor its intensity or add water to unlock fruit and spice.

Nose: Dark maple syrup, seasoned oak, and candied pecans lead, with orange peel, worn leather, and tobacco leaf. Hints of fig jam and spiced molasses add depth. It’s a robust, inviting tease.

Palate: Rich and oily, with brûléed brown sugar, dark cherries, and nutmeg. Vanilla custard, charred oak, and a touch of hazelnut weave a complex, full-bodied sip

Finish: Long and warming, with dark chocolate, baking spice, and roasted nuts, fading into a bold, lingering glow.

Pair this bourbon with smoked brisket—the cherry notes love the char. Want a bite? Try aged gouda; it lifts the hazelnut. For dessert, a pecan pie echoes the palate’s richness. Feeling bold? Grilled lamb with a molasses glaze ties the finish into a Kentucky feast.