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Barrell Foundation Bourbon is a blend of bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland, all ranging in age from five to nine years. Twenty-three percent rye in the mash bill gives Foundation richness and complexity, while the approachable proof point brings out lush sweetness and dark fruit. Your Old Fashioneds will never be the same. BLEND COMPONENTS: Kentucky: 8 years old Indiana: 5, 6, & 9 years old Tennessee: 8 years old Maryland: 5 & 6 years old DERIVED MASH BILL: Corn: 73% Rye: 23% Malted Barley: 4%

Tasting notes

Appearance: Golden amber.Nose: An initial wave of honey, candied-strawberry, dark cherry, and grilled cantaloupe greet you. Notes of lavender and fennel emerge and are balanced by cocoa, brown butter, and cardamom. Grilled peaches and hazelnut linger, followed by a burst of lemon and lime zest with a touch of oily, waxy fruit peel.Palate: Maple pecans, dark chocolate and cinnamon unfold and are quickly followed by rich flavors of tiramisu and cardamom cake, with a mouthfeel to match. This expands to include hints of fennel, lemongrass, and lemon zest, balancing the creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel.Finish: Creamy and sweet, emphasizing cinnamon, toffee, vanilla pudding.

Notes from Skurnik Wines & Spirits

• Blend of straight bourbon whiskeys sourced, blended, and bottled by Barrell Craft Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky
• Composed of a selection of 5-, 6-, 8-, and 9-year-old straight bourbon whiskeys distilled and aged in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland
• Derived mash bill of 73% corn, 23% rye, and 4% malted barley
• Aromas of honey, candied strawberry, brown butter, and grilled peaches precede a rich, creamy palate of maple pecan, tiramisu, citrus zest, and fennel with cinnamon, toffee, and vanilla pudding on a long, sweet finish
• Non-chill filtered; 50% ABV
Built upon a foundation of innovative blending expertise by the Barrell Craft Spirits team, Barrell’s first continuous bourbon release is crafted to create a consistently rich and complex classic bourbon profile. Full-bodied and brimming with warm confection, Foundation maintains the BCS standard of impeccable flavor-building, offering a spirit refined enough for sipping but with a consistent flavor profile and proof that are ideal for cocktailing