Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) in Louisville, Kentucky, has announced BCS Gold Label Seagrass, the pinnacle of the BCS Seagrass Series, which also includes Barrell Seagrass and the limited-release BCS Gray Label Seagrass.
The company says BCS Gold Label Seagrass features ultra-rare 20-year rye whiskey, meticulously sourced and finished in Martinique rum, Malmsey Madeira, and apricot brandy casks. The expression was distilled in Canada, and then crafted and bottled in Kentucky at cask strength, 128.12 proof (64.06% ABV).
“Gold Label Seagrass epitomizes our team’s expertise in global sourcing and blending, both in whiskey and finishing materials,” said BCS Founder Joe Beatrice.
“This exceptional whiskey is remarkably flavorful, showcasing the best of the Seagrass profile in a whiskey that can only be made this complex and nuanced with time in the barrel.”
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Barrell Craft Spirits Gold Label Seagrass 20 Year Rye Finishing Notes
Two sets of 20-year-old 100% Canadian Rye barrels were used as the foundation of Gold Label Seagrass – one with bright citrus notes and the other with earthy notes. A portion of the first group was finished in Apricot Brandy casks, a portion of the second group was finished in Martinique rhum barrels, and a blend of the first and second groups was finished in Malmsey Madeira barrels. When each set of secondary maturation flavors peaked, those casks were pulled and slowly married into the final blend.
BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels and aging environments, and bottles them at cask strength. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean they can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes, a liberated approach to blending, and a deep-seated commitment to releasing each whiskey at cask strength and without chill filtration guides every product release.
Gold Label Seagrass is available for pre-sale now and will be available beginning in mid-June at select retailers and online. Barrell Craft Spirits Gold Label Seagrass has suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle is $499.99.
Barrell Craft Spirits is currently sold in 48 states throughout the U.S.
Barrell Craft Spirits Gold Label Seagrass
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