{"product_id":"barrell-12-yr-bourbon-finished-in-toasted-american-oak","title":"Barrell 12 Yr Bourbon Finished in Toasted American Oak","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"comp-mls8xpnv3\" class=\"N8MGzv _v6ohL PO9MfV AWXfZq comp-mls8xpnv3 wixui-rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_0 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eBarrell 12 Yr Bourbon Finished in Toasted American Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_0 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eOur blending team crafted this release from a collection of 12 to 15-year-old bourbon barrels, chosen for their exceptional maturity, complexity, and balance. Representing years of careful aging, the deep flavors of oak, spice, and caramelized sweetness of each barrel were then artfully blended to create a bourbon harmonizing their unique characteristics. The blend was then given a thoughtful finishing period in slow-toasted American oak casks lending a luxurious depth to this mature bourbon, accentuating its natural sweetness and complexity while preserving its refined structure. The result is a bourbon that showcases the blending team’s mastery: a sophisticated expression that captures the elegance of age, the precision of craft, and the influence of carefully selected oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eDistilled in KY, IN, \u0026amp; TN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAged for 12 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFinished in American Oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eCrafted and bottled in Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e113.4 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-mpmykkuq\" class=\"comp-mpmykkuq wH18kY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-mpmykkv01\" class=\"comp-mpmykkv01 nJiBti wixui-horizontal-line\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-mpmykkv3\" class=\"N8MGzv _v6ohL PO9MfV AWXfZq comp-mpmykkv3 wixui-rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inherit-font-size wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSan Francisco World Spirits Competition (2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eDouble Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eLA Spirits Awards 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eBest Small Batch Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePlatinum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"comp-mls9hndq\" class=\"Le88gL comp-mls9hndq wixui-section\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgLayers_comp-mls9hndq\" class=\"QG9w8P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgMedia_comp-mls9hndq\" class=\"ROWgFb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-mls9hndu2\" class=\"N8MGzv _v6ohL PO9MfV AWXfZq comp-mls9hndu2 wixui-rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFLAVOR NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe enveloping layer of toasted oak coats the aroma in creamy, sweet, coconutty confection. Time and wood have transformed classic bourbon notes of licorice root into aromatic bitters, and mint into fernet. A splash of water transmutes cherry jam into black cherry soda and brownie into hot cocoa with marshmallows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eNeat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp mesquite wood chips going into the smoker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decadent cinnamon roll, Almond Joy, and maple syrup aromas roll up from the glass. Beneath that sweet, toasted oak lies a classic nose balanced between sponge cake and clover. Licorice root leads a large pack of baking spices that evoke the profile of aromatic bitters. Jammy strawberry and cherry join lemon zest to complete the image of an Old Fashioned cocktail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extra helping of oak foregrounds woodsy notes of blonde tobacco, earl grey tea, and campfire ash. The character is dark and subterranean, with crystallized ginger and roasted parsnip. Chewy tannins buoy the slightly syrupy texture turning cocoa powder into brownies and mint into fernet. A vein of cucumber and lychee provide a counterpoint of freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unexpectedly bright with the lychee and matcha bursting forth. They linger quite a while but their departure leaves behind a creamy finish of almond milk, coconut flakes, and a drop of chocolate liqueur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eWith a splash of spring water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eA quick release of orange peel on the nose. The dessert notes still dominate, but now include pecan pie, creme brûlée, and black cherry soda. The palate takes on nocino liqueur, black coffee and hot cocoa with marshmallows. The freshness expands to include papaya, honeydew melon, and even a drop of lemonade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"comp-mm9kbem9\" class=\"Le88gL comp-mm9kbem9 wixui-section\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgLayers_comp-mm9kbem9\" class=\"QG9w8P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LNYVZi ayCf9D\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgMedia_comp-mm9kbem9\" class=\"ROWgFb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-mm9kbfd0\" class=\"N8MGzv _v6ohL PO9MfV AWXfZq comp-mm9kbfd0 wixui-rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font_3 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePRESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-mm9kbfd3\" class=\"N8MGzv _v6ohL PO9MfV AWXfZq comp-mm9kbfd3 wixui-rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.breakingbourbon.com\/review\/barrell-bourbon-12-year-finished-in-toasted-american-oak?fbclid=IwY2xjawQitbxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWpO470IljRPahriU-sOTWB0m2m_3WuPUTHV5tBgop8Mh_P-XYixH5EdjXvI_aem_kH4xRJYQXNlZB45HW0x6oQ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreaking Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.breakingbourbon.com\/review\/barrell-bourbon-12-year-finished-in-toasted-american-oak?fbclid=IwY2xjawQitbxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWpO470IljRPahriU-sOTWB0m2m_3WuPUTHV5tBgop8Mh_P-XYixH5EdjXvI_aem_kH4xRJYQXNlZB45HW0x6oQ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Barrell 12-year bourbon finished in toasted American oak \"... another well-crafted bourbon that manages to stand out in a crowded toasted oak field.\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/felipeschrieberg\/2026\/02\/27\/new-american-and-canadian-whiskey-releases-from-february-2026\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eTwo new Barrell releases included in the latest\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eForbes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eroundup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whiskyadvocate.com\/wine-finished-bourbon?lid=e4kvn6ruavxt\u0026amp;utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Whisky%20Weekend%20February%2027,%202026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMen's Journal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whiskyadvocate.com\/wine-finished-bourbon?lid=e4kvn6ruavxt\u0026amp;utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Whisky%20Weekend%20February%2027,%202026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewrites This New Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon Combines the Best of Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eL.A. Spirits Awards - Barrell 12 Yr Bourbon Finished in Toasted American Oak wins Platinum and Best Small Batch Bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barrell Craft Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57250453913978,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/9982\/9387\/files\/AmericanOakCaskFinish_Transparent.avif?v=1788970894","url":"https:\/\/cocktail-connoisseurs.com\/products\/barrell-12-yr-bourbon-finished-in-toasted-american-oak","provider":"Cocktail Connoisseurs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}