From our bourbon list, the Barrel Amburana Finish is a true collector’s pour, a limited bourbon finished in Brazilian Amburana casks that is $30 by the pour, or $45 for a larger pour.
About Barrel Amburana Finish
This comes from Barrell Craft Spirits, the Louisville-based independent blender known for sourcing and marrying aged whiskeys into distinctive cask-strength bottlings. The Amburana Finish is a blend of two bourbons finished in casks made from Amburana, a Brazilian wood sometimes called Brazilian oak that has long been used to age cachaca. Amburana is prized for the bold cinnamon, vanilla, and tropical character it gives a spirit. This was a small run, with only 14,400 bottles made, which is part of what makes it a special find on our list.
Tasting Notes
The Amburana wood leads with an intense baking-spice character centered on cinnamon, layered over the rich, sweet bourbon underneath. It is bold and unusual, with vanilla and a warm, almost dessert-like spice running through the finish. A fascinating pour for anyone who loves exploring how different woods shape whiskey.
What to Pair It With
This is a sipping bourbon best enjoyed neat or over a single large cube so the Amburana spice can shine. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it is a treat alongside our American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack. Enjoy it after dinner in our 21+ lounge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Barrel Amburana Finish?
It is a limited blend of two bourbons from Barrell Craft Spirits finished in casks made from Amburana, a Brazilian wood that gives bold cinnamon, vanilla, and tropical spice notes. Only 14,400 bottles were made.
How much is a pour of the Barrel Amburana Finish at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, the Barrel Amburana Finish is $30 by the pour, or $45 for a larger pour.
What does the Barrel Amburana Finish taste like?
The Amburana wood leads with intense baking spice centered on cinnamon, layered over a rich, sweet bourbon with vanilla and a warm, dessert-like finish. It is best sipped neat or over one large cube so the spice can shine.
Where can I find the Barrel Amburana Finish near Seattle?
Sparrow pours this limited bottling at our bar in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood, a short drive from Seattle on the Eastside. Enjoy it after dinner in our 21+ lounge.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu next to the Barrel Bourbon and our Barrel Sea Grass Rye. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.