Art Reviews

Bourbon is a work of art, and we review by tasting.

This is a growing library of bourbon and whiskey reviews, updated weekly. Each review is grounded in careful tasting and honest evaluation, covering aroma, flavor, and finish.

From the latest releases to standout bottles worth knowing, this is a go-to resource for thoughtful, experience-driven bourbon reviews.

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Barrell Bourbon / Batch 037

Barrell Bourbon has earned a reputation for excelling in one key area: blending whiskeys from various locations and ages to create a spirit that is greater than the sum of its parts. This process of blending is truly an art form, requiring a keen understanding of flavors and nuances to craft a harmonious final product.

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Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: P.X. Sherry / Batch 001

For years, Barrell Craft Spirits has built its reputation on blending — sourcing and marrying whiskeys from across states, ages, and mashbills to create something greater than the sum of its parts. But with the new Cask Finish Series, they’re taking that expertise into a different arena: secondary maturation.

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