Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 38
Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys | 55.69% ABV (111.38 Proof) | 750mL | Cask Strength | Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee & Maryland Bourbons
Process & Profile
Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 is a multi-state blend of straight bourbon whiskeys crafted by Barrell Craft Spirits, an independent blender known for building complex, cask strength releases from carefully selected barrels. Batch 038 brings together bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland, using a range of ages and mash bills to create a layered profile that balances fruit, oak, spice, and dessert-like richness.
This batch was built in stages. Barrell describes the blend as starting with full-bodied barrels showing black cherry character and oak-forward barrels with a nutty profile. After those components mingled, younger barrels with stone fruit and peppery highlights were added, followed by older barrels showing milk chocolate, cinnamon, and pecan. The final result is a cask strength bourbon that feels elegant, fruit-driven, and rich on the finish.
Bottled at 111.38 proof, Batch 038 has enough strength and texture for serious bourbon drinkers while staying more balanced than many hotter barrel proof releases. The flavor profile moves from fresh apple, tart berries, lemon jelly, kiwi, and mango into confetti cake, honey wine, mint, carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, cinnamon buns, crème brûlée, candied lemon peel, and grilled peach. For customers looking for a distinctive Barrell Bourbon batch with both fruit and dessert depth, Batch 038 is a standout cask strength release.
Tasting Notes
- Fresh apple, tart berries, and lemon jelly on the nose
- Kiwi, mango, confetti cake, honey wine, and mint
- Black cherry, stone fruit, and peppery bourbon spice
- Carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, and cinnamon buns
- Crème brûlée, milk chocolate, pecan, and toasted oak
- Candied lemon peel and lightly grilled peach on the finish
What Makes It Special
- Batch 038 release from Barrell Craft Spirits
- Bottled at cask strength at 111.38 proof
- Blend of straight bourbon whiskeys from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland
- Includes age components from 8 to 15 years according to retailer blend details
- Derived mash bill listed as 79% corn, 17% rye, and 4% malted barley
- Built from multiple flavor-driven barrel groups, including black cherry, nutty oak, stone fruit, pepper, milk chocolate, cinnamon, and pecan
- Strong choice for fans of fruit-forward, dessert-rich, barrel proof bourbon
- Ideal for collectors who follow Barrell’s numbered bourbon batch releases
How to Enjoy
Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 is best enjoyed neat in a whiskey tasting glass so its fruit, spice, oak, and dessert notes can open gradually. Let it rest for several minutes before sipping to allow the fresh apple, berries, cherry, cinnamon, chocolate, pecan, and crème brûlée notes to develop.
A few drops of water can help soften the 111.38 proof structure and reveal more sweetness, citrus, tropical fruit, and oak. A large ice cube can also work for a slower pour, but this bottle is best treated as a cask strength sipping bourbon. It can also make a powerful Old Fashioned or Manhattan, though collectors and Barrell fans will likely prefer to enjoy it neat first to appreciate the batch-specific profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 taste like?
Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 tastes layered and fruit-forward, with fresh apple, tart berries, lemon jelly, black cherry, stone fruit, kiwi, mango, cinnamon buns, crème brûlée, milk chocolate, pecan, oak, and peppery spice.
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What proof is Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038?
Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 is bottled at 111.38 proof, which equals 55.69% ABV.
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Where are the whiskeys in Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 from?
Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland.
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What is the mash bill of Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038?
Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 has a derived mash bill listed as 79% corn, 17% rye, and 4% malted barley.
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Where can I buy Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038?
You can buy Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038 directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for cask strength bourbon, limited whiskey batches, and collectible spirits.
