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From Barrel to Bottle

Barrel strength Bourbons deliver maximum flavor

From Barrel to Bottle
At Barrell Craft Spirits, founder Joe Beatrice made barrel strength one of the brand’s calling cards after tasting whiskey straight out of a barrel and discovering how robust the flavors were.
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From the Sep 30, 2021, issue

Barrel-strength, cask-strength or “barrel proof” Bourbons are in a league of their own, offering maximum flavor by nixing the addition of water after aging. Wine Spectator executive editor, and former executive editor of Whiskey Advocate, Jeffery Lindenmuth explains this category of whiskey and offers recommendations on great bottles to try.

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