Barrell Craft Spirits' Gold Label Dovetail is a premium whiskey blend that elevates their acclaimed Dovetail expression. This limited edition incorporates whiskeys aged up to 25 years, finished in rum, port, and Dunn Vineyards Cabernet barrels, resulting in a more powerful and robust profile.
Bottled at cask strength of 140.18 proof (70.09% ABV), it offers a complex flavor experience. The nose presents white grapefruit and red currant, with jammy fruits like raspberry and peach, complemented by sarsaparilla and espresso.
The palate evolves from strawberry rhubarb pie to toasted marshmallow and wintergreen, leading to a finish bursting with tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple. This expression showcases Barrell's expertise in blending and finishing, delivering a whiskey with intensity matched by nuance and layering.
Producer
Barrell Craft Spirits, founded in 2013 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, is a renowned independent blender specializing in unique, aged, cask-strength whiskeys and rums. The company sources high-quality spirits from various distilleries, meticulously blending them to create distinctive flavor profiles.
Their commitment to innovation and quality has earned them numerous awards from prestigious spirits publications and competitions. Barrell Craft Spirits offers a diverse range of products, including small-batch and single-barrel releases, as well as ongoing series like Seagrass, Dovetail, and Vantage.
Their dedication to transparency and craftsmanship has solidified their reputation as a leading force in the American whiskey industry.