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.
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.