{"product_id":"barrell-5-year-old-foundation-double-barrel-100-proof-blended-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Barrell 5 Year Old Foundation Double Barrel 100 Proof Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eBarrell 5 Year Old Foundation Double Barrel 100 Proof Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eBarrell 5 Year Old Foundation Double Barrel 100 Proof Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a carefully constructed expression designed to showcase balance, accessibility, and complexity. Crafted by Barrell Craft Spirits, this Foundation release blends select straight bourbons aged a minimum of five years before undergoing a secondary maturation in a second barrel to enhance depth and integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eBottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), this double barrel bourbon delivers a harmonious profile of rich sweetness, oak structure, and warming spice. The secondary cask influence adds refined layers and texture, creating a versatile bourbon equally suited to neat sipping or elevated cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e• Brand: Barrell Craft Spirits\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e• Expression: Foundation Double Barrel\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e• Age Statement: 5 Years Old\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e• Type: Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e• Proof: 100 Proof (50% ABV)\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e• Bottle Size: 750mL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla bean, toasted oak, caramel sauce, honeyed corn sweetness, and gentle baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and structured with toffee, maple syrup, cinnamon, roasted nuts, dark fruit, and balanced oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with warming spice, soft sweetness, and lingering vanilla oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e✔ Minimum 5 years aged straight bourbons\u003cbr data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e✔ Double barrel maturation for added complexity\u003cbr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e✔ Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV)\u003cbr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e✔ Crafted by Barrell Craft Spirits\u003cbr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e✔ Versatile sipping and cocktail bourbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon builds on the original Foundation bottling, then kicks the sipping experience up a notch. Transparently, I had some hesitations on the nose; few dominant scents can sometimes (but clearly not always) indicate a milquetoast palate. Here, Barrell’s blending team has created a whiskey that builds on itself, with flavors that more than hold their own. It’s hardly the richest or most decadent blend I’ve sampled from Barrell. But it’s a truly solid workhorse bourbon the world would be silly to ignore. It’s tough to imagine a scenario in which I’d turn down a pour.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - David Thomas Tao, VinePair (92 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Balanced and approachable, Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon adds richness to its standard counterpart while managing to keep oak flavors in check.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Nick Beiter, Breaking Bourbon (Well Above Average)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bold toffee and molasses mixed with hints of sherry, raisin, figs and dates add up to a real fruitcake of a bourbon, the finish dusted with cinnamon and clove. This is a blend of straight bourbons (KY, IN, TN and MD), averaging out to an age of 5 years\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast (96 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Barrell’s original Foundation, released in 2023, was the blender’s first non-cask strength whiskey. This release builds on the original, offering the same proof point but now showcasing a double maturation in new American oak. The nose offers blueberry muffins, caramel candies, and apple cider doughnuts. The oak shines through on the palate, providing a tannic and sawdusty contrast to the whiskey’s sweeter flavors. 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