Barrell Foundation Bourbon: The Cornerstone of Expert Blending
Discover the bourbon that started Barrell's celebrated Foundation series. Nestor Liquor, your preferred partner for craft spirits, is proud to feature Barrell Foundation Bourbon, a masterful blend that showcases the brand's complex blending techniques in an approachable, 100-proof expression. This is the original, the whiskey that set the standard.
Unlike its cask-strength siblings, Foundation is Barrell's first ongoing, non-cask strength bourbon, meticulously crafted to deliver a world-class experience at a consistent proof. It is an intricate blend of straight bourbons sourced from four key states: Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland.
While the bottle carries a 5-year age statement, the blend is a complex marriage of bourbons aged 5, 6, 8, and 9 years. This artful construction, built on a derived mashbill of 73% corn, 23% rye, and 4% malted barley, results in a bourbon that is rich, complex, and incredibly balanced.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: An inviting wave of honey, dark cherry, and candied strawberry. Deeper notes of cocoa, brown butter, and hazelnut emerge, balanced by a hint of fennel and fresh lemon zest.
Palate: A creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel. Rich flavors of maple pecan, dark chocolate, and cinnamon unfold, followed by complex notes of tiramisu and cardamom cake, all balanced by a bright lemongrass and fennel spice.
Finish: A long, creamy, and sweet finish that emphasizes notes of cinnamon, rich toffee, and vanilla pudding.
Bottled at a perfect 100 proof (50% ABV), Barrell Foundation is a versatile and full-flavored bourbon. It is an exceptional sipper to be enjoyed neat or over ice, and its high-rye complexity makes it an outstanding base for a truly premium Old Fashioned.
As your trusted retailer, Nestor Liquor is your premier destination for this foundational release from Barrell Craft Spirits. Experience the art of the blend today.
