Tasting Notes

Barrell Craft Spirits Vantage is a meticulously crafted blend of straight bourbons, each finished in three different types of oak casks—Mizunara, French, and toasted American—creating a layered and complex profile. The nose opens with rich aromas of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak accented by baking spice and dark fruit. On the palate, it is bold and full-bodied, offering flavors of toffee, cocoa, and roasted nuts balanced by hints of spice, citrus zest, and dried fig. The multiple oak influences create depth and structure, leading into a long, warming finish of sweet oak, spice, and lingering caramel.

Food Pairings

As a starter, pair it with smoked almonds, charcuterie, or spiced pecans. For a main course, it complements grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or roasted duck with cherry glaze. In the cheese course, aged gouda, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or blue cheese stand up well to its layered richness. For dessert, it pairs beautifully with dark chocolate mousse, pecan pie, or crème brûlée.