The Basics: 

Barrell Craft Spirits - Blend of American and Canadian Rye Whiskey

118.4 Proof

NAS

Finished separately in Martinique rum, apricot brandy, and Madeira barrels.

$85 MSRP

Nose:

Key lime pie, caramel apple lollipop, sweet mint, pears, and cinnamon.

Palate: 

Tropical fruit smoothie, papaya, lime zest, cardamom, and apple.

Finish:

Medium-long finish with starfruit, lemon peel, mango, salt and allspice.

Final Thoughts:

Barrell Seagrass is a rye whiskey finished in Martinique rum, madeira, and apricot brandy barrels. As someone who is not always a big fan of finished whiskies, I was a bit nervous going into this one. Three different finishes seemed ambitious, and could easily become overwhelming on the palate. On the nose, there is a rich sweetness in the form of key lime pie and caramel apples. The palate takes these notes and amps them up with the addition of papaya and tropical smoothie with a cardamom pop to cut through. The finish stays true with a distinct starfruit and salt component added to the mix. Overall, I was surprised at how balanced this whiskey felt given the number of barrel finishes. The rye spices still came through, but were met with a huge dose of tropical fruits. Seagrass is a very fun and enjoyable pour that is unlike any other finished whisky that I’ve tried to date and one I would be happy to pick up.