Description
About Barrell Bourbon New Year 2022 Cask Strength Whiskey
In 2016, Barrell Bourbon started the tradition of crafting a special bourbon each autumn to be released in time for the holiday season. Like all their releases, these are cask-strength expressions that are blended from exceptional barrels and batches of whiskey that the company seeks out. New Year 2022 Limited Edition is a blend of 5, 6, 7, 9, and 14-year-old straight bourbons that were distilled in Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Wyoming, New York, and Texas. Bottled in Kentucky at a cask strength of 115.34 proof, it’s a creamy, bold, mineral, fruity, and citrusy expression in a series that continues to amaze.
Key Facts & Specs
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Producer | Barrell Craft Spirits (USA). |
| Release / Series | “New Year 2022” limited edition, part of Barrell’s annual New Year bourbon releases. |
| Age / Components | Blend of straight bourbons aged 5, 6, 7, 9, and 14 years, from multiple US states: Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Wyoming, New York, and Texas. |
| Proof / ABV | 115.34 proof, i.e. 57.67% ABV. It is bottled at cask strength. |
| Mash / Casks | Uses new, charred American oak barrels. (Standard bourbon maturation) |
| NAS | No single age statement on the total blend, though the ages of the individual component bourbons are known. |
Tasting Profile
Here are what reviewers have reported — nose, palate, finish, and character traits:
| Stage | Notes / Highlights |
|---|---|
| Nose / Aroma | Sweet & creamy — butterscotch, carrot cake, cream cheese frosting; fruit & citrus hints. Also corn / grain sweetness, raw almond, confectionary sugar. |
| Palate / Taste | Bold and complex: dark fruit (berries), apple, hazelnut, oak spice; baking spices, molasses, vanilla bean, toffee; some citrus (orange peel, grapefruit) and a touch of heat commensurate with its strength. |
| Finish | Longish and warming; oak, pepper / spice, creamy sweetness persists; some tart fruit and a slight grassy or mineral edge in some reviews. A touch of smoke or barrel char in a few notes. |
Strengths & What Makes It Special
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Cask strength & boldness: At ~57.7% ABV, it gives good punch, which many enthusiasts like. You can taste more of what the cask has given up.
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Complex blend from multiple sources: Bourbons of varying age from several states give layers of flavour (fruit, spice, oak) that shift throughout the sip.
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Dessert / bakery notes: Many mention sweet / spicy dessert‑type aromas (carrot cake, butterscotch, cream cheese frosting) which make it enjoyable for those who like sweet bourbons.
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Good balance: Despite its strength, the heat is often reported as well‑handled, and the oak / spice doesn’t overwhelm the fruit & creaminess.
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