Barrell Whiskey 18 Year Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauternes Barrels 125.24 Proof

Barrell Whiskey 18 Year Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauternes Barrels is a cask-strength blend from Barrell Craft Spirits' limited Black Label Series — 18-year-old Kentucky whiskey finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels blended with 23 to 25-year-old Canadian whiskies finished in Sauternes barrels, bottled at 125.24 proof (62.62% ABV).

The Black Label Series is Barrell's program for extremely limited, high-age blends and experimental finishing. Here, two component streams are matured independently before blending: the Cabernet Sauvignon barrels bring firm tannin, dark fruit, and savory warmth, while the Sauternes barrels add honeyed sweetness and a rounder texture. Bottled at full cask strength, it keeps its natural weight, heat, and layered complexity — whiskey-forward, with the wine casks adding structure and richness rather than dominating.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark berries, honeyed stone fruit, oak spice, and soft wine-kissed sweetness
• Palate: Blackberry, caramelized sugar, toasted oak, baking spice, and a wave of wine-cask depth
• Finish: Long and measured with lingering tannin, sweetness, and a building spice glow

Specs

• Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Cask Strength Blended Whiskey — Black Label Series
• Sources: Kentucky (18 yr) & Canada (23–25 yr)
• Finish: Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauternes barrels
• ABV: 62.62% (125.24 Proof) — cask strength
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this more wine-forward or whiskey-forward?

It stays whiskey-forward, but the Cabernet and Sauternes finishes add clear layers — dark fruit and tannin from Cabernet, honeyed richness from Sauternes.

What is the Black Label Series?

Barrell's program for extremely limited, high-age blends built around rare component whiskies and experimental finishing.