Barrell Single Barrel Whiskey “Butter Cake”

Barrell Single Barrel Whiskey
“Joe’s Playlist” Track #5 Butter Cake A136
Kentucky Single Barrel Whiskey

58.61% ABV
$110
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Barrell Single Barrel Whiskey Butter Cake

What the Blender Says

“Butter Cake” is a 117.22 proof 18-year-old Kentucky Single Barrel Whiskey that stands out as a buttery, biscuity nightly sipper. It was selected for its creamy, corn-forward nose that reminded Joe of comfort baking. There are 172 bottles available.

What Gary Says

Nose:  Soft, oak, buttered corn bread, vanilla, hint of nutmeg.
Palate:  Warm, sweet with honey, vanilla sponge cake with caramel sauce, bit of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Finish:  Moderately long, drying with honey, caramel and cinnamon.
Comments:  As a whiskey geek, what intrigued me with this was “why just ‘whiskey’?” Labeled as ‘straight whiskey’, legally it must be at least 2 years old (age stated beyond that), distilled to no more than 160 proof and going into a barrel at no more 125 proof. Now if this was ‘Corn Whiskey’ (80% corn mash bill), it can be stored in used or uncharred oak barrels – and as corny as this is, that is my guess (although maybe this was stored in a charred barrel? Or, it could be that it was stored in new – in which case it could be labeled as bourbon but they opted not to label it as such since it might come across as ‘too soft/mellow’ for bourbon). Or – it could be a blend of straight whiskies provided they are made in the same state? Things that whiskey geeks ponder. I enjoyed it, and while less complex than a bourbon or rye would be for this age, a pleasant sipper.

Rating: Stands Out

2 thoughts on “Barrell Single Barrel Whiskey “Butter Cake””

  1. Hmmm. Sounds intriguing. My guess from your description is that it’s Corn Whiskey that was intentionally left way past it’s usual dwell time in a used Bourbon barrel. …Or, maybe it was re-barreled at some point? In any case if it could be had for half the ask, I’d be in the market. Sadly not at the current price.
    If a sample came my way I’d be interested in guessing “in person”. Hint. Hint.

  2. Sadly, the sample I received was destroyed (?) in the process of creating this review 🙂 But if I see Richard and he has any left, I’ll see what I can do!

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