🎙️ Ep. 122 - BARRELL CRAFT SPIRITS: The Art of the Bourbon Blend

In today's conversation, I'm joined by Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson from Barrell Craft Spirits. We're going to dig into the art of whiskey blending, the unique characteristics of their products, and the intricacies of whiskey tasting. We'll explore the artistic differences between blending and distilling, the importance of maturation, and the flavor profiles of Barrell's whiskeys, including Seagrass and Foundation Single Barrel.  Here are the main topics: Introduction to Barrel Craft Spirits The Art of Blending Whiskey Understanding Distillation and Maturation Tasting Seagrass Rye Whiskey Exploring Flavor Profiles and Tasting Notes Foundation Single Barrel and Its Characteristics Batch 37: Annual Release Insights The Role of Oak in Whiskey Marketing and Branding of Barrel Craft Spirits For an extended version of this episode, join the Whiskey Lore Speakeasy (7 day free trial available) at Patreon.com/whiskeylore .