Whiskey Private Release AQ48 (Cognac Cask Finish)

• Limited release whiskey blended and bottled by Barrell Craft Spirits in Louisville, KY
• Blend of four American whiskeys includes bourbon, rye, corn, and light whiskey
• Non-age statement; component whiskeys aged 6–14 years
• Finished in an ex-Cognac cask
• Vanilla, amaretto biscuit, and black cherry on the nose precede a spicy palate of caramel, cinnamon, marzipan, and prickly ash with clove, burnt peanut, and chicory on the finish
• Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 61.87% ABV

The Barrell Private Release Series is like a masterclass in blending—every ounce of every component changes the overall character of these whiskeys, and the barrel they are married in makes each bottling singularly special. AQ48 reveals rich confection and dry elegance from its Cognac cask finish that seamlessly lends itself to Barrell’s American whiskey blend.

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