From our bourbon list, the Barrel Bourbon is a cask-strength favorite, a limited-release blend bottled at 114 proof that is $25 by the pour, or $37.50 for a larger pour.
About Barrel Bourbon
Barrell Craft Spirits is a Louisville-based independent blender and bottler, celebrated for sourcing aged whiskeys and marrying them into cask-strength batches that highlight the art of blending. This is a limited-release blend of bourbons with a minimum of six years of age, bottled at 114 proof. Barrell does not chill filter or cut these batches down, so what you get in the glass is full-strength, full-flavor bourbon exactly as it came together in the blend. Each batch is its own expression, which is part of the fun of pouring a Barrell release.
Tasting Notes
At 114 proof this is a robust, full-bodied bourbon. Cask-strength blends like this tend to layer caramel and oak with warm baking spice and a long, generous finish. There is real depth and richness here, the kind of bourbon that rewards slow sipping. A splash of water or a large cube opens it up nicely if you prefer to soften the proof.
What to Pair It With
This is a sipping bourbon, excellent neat, over a large cube, or in a bold Old Fashioned. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it pairs well with our American Wagyu steaks, the Sparrow-Smoked Rack, or the Truffle Deviled Eggs. It is a great after-dinner pour in our 21+ lounge at the quartzite bar, and our daily happy hour runs 3 to 5 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrel Bourbon?
It is a limited-release, cask-strength blend of bourbons from Barrell Craft Spirits, with a minimum of six years of age, bottled at 114 proof.
How much is a pour of Barrel Bourbon at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Barrel Bourbon is $25 by the pour, or $37.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu alongside the Barrel Amburana Finish and our Barrel Sea Grass Rye. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.