🌟 BALANCED BOLDNESS: Meet Bourbon #2

Bold Thought

Double-barrel bourbon isn’t just about oak—it’s about harmony. It’s depth and drinkability dancing together.

What Is Double‑Barrel Bourbon?

First, the bourbon matures in a charred oak barrel. Then it’s moved into a fresh new charred barrel, adding extra notes of oak, toast, caramel, and spice. A second barrel finishes what the first started—layering in richness without overwhelming the spirit’s heart.

#2: Barrell Bourbon Foundation Double Barrel

🍒 A 5-year blended bourbon, 100 proof, finished in new American oak—offering complexity below cask strength for a smooth but bold experience.

Made by Barrell Craft Spirits in Louisville, it's a blend of bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland, then aged again in fresh oak barrels. The result? Notes of dark chocolate, cherry, toasted marshmallow, leather, white pepper, and orange zest—balanced richness in every sip.

I discovered it at a small tasting in Louisville. The host described it as "toasted, not boozy"—and he was right. One sip felt like warm cherry pie around a campfire. A sip later—and I was already thinking about my next glass.

🛒 Buy It Here:

Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon – $54.99
👉 Buy at Barrell Bourbon Cart 

🍸 The Art of Mixing: Foundation Flip Fizz

This one takes advantage of cherry and marshmallow notes with a bubbly twist:

Ingredients

• 2 oz Barrell Foundation Double Barrel

• ½ oz cherry syrup

• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

• Egg white (optional for creamy texture)

• Top with soda water

Instructions

1. Dry shake (no ice) bourbon, syrup, lemon, egg white

2. Add ice & shake again

3. Strain into coupe, top with soda

It’s a playful cocktail that still feels mature—like soda pop at a speakeasy.

Flavor Pairing Picks

Elevate with:

• 🧀 Semi-firm cheese and dark cherry preserves

• 🍪 Toasted walnut cookies

• 🍒 Cherry-chocolate bark

• 💨 Mellow toro cigar

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Now It’s Your Turn…

• Have you tried this Barrell blend yet?

• What did you taste first—fruit or oak?

• Got a cherry bourbon riff or cocktail idea?

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Here’s to sipping smart,
Ethan “Neat” Whitmore 🥃

P.S.

On Friday, we crown #1 in the countdown—a double-oaked legend from Versailles, Kentucky. It’s rich, velvety, and quietly powerful. You’ll want a front row seat for this one.