{"product_id":"barrell-bourbon-12-year-finished-in-french-oak-casks","title":"Barrell Bourbon 12 Year Finished In French Oak Casks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrell Bourbon 12 Year Finished in French Oak Casks is a cask-strength blend of 12-year-old straight bourbon whiskeys from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Wyoming, given a secondary maturation in hand-selected French oak casks and bottled at 108.5 proof by Barrell Craft Spirits — the French oak adding a tighter-grained, spicier, more aromatic character than standard American oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrell Craft Spirits sources well-aged bourbon from multiple distilleries and applies its own finishing programs. Here, a blend of 12-year straight bourbons receives a secondary finish in French oak — a wood with tighter grain and higher aromatic compound content than American oak, contributing warm baking spice, toasted nuts, and a velvety texture. At 108.5 proof, unfiltered, the full character of the extended aging and French oak finish is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear brandy, pineapple, and hazelnut praline with hints of cinnamon and hot cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allspice, clove, and nutmeg with sage, lavender, and creamy vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and evolving — coffee cake, maraschino cherry, and a peppery, earthy close\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrell Craft Spirits, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask Strength Blended Bourbon — French Oak Finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Wyoming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.25% (108.5 Proof) — unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the French oak finish add?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench oak has a tighter grain and higher aromatic compound content than American oak, contributing warm baking spice, toasted nuts, and a more aromatic, velvety character on top of the 12-year bourbon base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should it be served?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a splash of water to open the full range of spice and fruit. At 108.5 proof it rewards slow sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does the French oak finish add?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"French oak has a tighter grain and higher aromatic compound content than American oak, contributing warm baking spice, toasted nuts, and a more aromatic, velvety character on top of the 12-year bourbon base.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should it be served?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Neat or with a splash of water to open the full range of spice and fruit. At 108.5 proof it rewards slow sipping.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Barrell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900657012807,"sku":"850053456480","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/BarrellBourbon12YearFinishedInFrenchOakCasks_43f2b2aa-d278-4a5c-bd39-56280b69cf6d.png?v=1782399413","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/barrell-bourbon-12-year-finished-in-french-oak-casks","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}