Wine Enthusiast · Kara Newman · November 2026
The aroma suggests oak tinged with red fruit. On the palate, that shows up as a complex mix of oak surrounded by prune, blackberry, and cacao nibs …
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Barrell Bourbon 250th USA Edition 038 Batch 750ml
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Barrell Bourbon batches are the hallmark of our dedication to crafting innovative, high quality bourbons. Each batch is a unique blend of straight bourbons sourced from many different states that is designed to showcase a diverse range of age and styles. The flavor profile evolves with each release and with layers of complexity every batch is ensured to be distinctive and memorable.
Product Specs
| Alcohol by Volume | 58.48% |
| Region | Kentucky |
| UPC | 850053456800 |
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Awards & Scores
Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for Batch 038.
These reviews and medals are for Batch 038. We also sell Batch 015 at 107.6 proof ($99.98).
What critics and judges wrote
Whisky Advocate · Shane English · 2026
The nose balances youth and maturity, with bright fruits tempered by dusty leather and well-worn oak. The palate opens with sweetened cereal grains and a hint of marshmallow. … The finish is exceptionally long with seasoned oak and more leather.
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Competition medals
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold 2026
1 medal from 1 competition, 2026.
Tasting Notes
Flavor profile
How strongly each flavor family shows up across 2 notes from 2 publications, all for Batch 038, weighted by source.
- Herbal & greenchicory, dried herbsLight
- Fruitybright fruits, apricot and apples, red fruit, prune, blackberryClear
- Sweetsweetened cereal grains, hint of marshmallow, a final vanilla exhale, cacao nibs, cocoa powderLight
- Oak & maltwell-worn oak, cereal grains, walnuts, seasoned oak, oak tinged with red fruitClear
- SmokeA hint
- SpicecayenneLight
Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.
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