Barrell Rye Seagrass

Seagrass is a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, with each ingredient meticulously sourced and finished separately in Martinique Rhum, Madeira & apricot brandy barrels. It highlights the grassy oceanside notes we love in rye and the opulence and spice of finishing barrels. Each release is blended to taste and bottled at true cask strength, resulting in subtle proof variations between blends ​ San Francisco World Spirits Competition - DOUBLE GOLD (2021), (2023) Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 92 Points (2021), 93 points (2022) Fred Minnick - Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2021 lists Barrell Seagrass as Number 2. Ascot Awards - GOLD MEDAL (2021) L.A. Spirits Awards - PLATINUM MEDAL (2021) John Barleycorn Awards - GOLD MEDAL (2021) Robb Report - BEST OF THE BEST (2021) Tasting notes: Appearance : A pale tawny with straw highlights. Nose : High concentrations of bright, fruity esters lend a perfume-like character to the aroma. Honeydew melon and plum sit alongside a slice of ripe apricot resting out in the sun. The underlying rye is revealed by a sea-like salinity, tarragon, and elderflower. Palate : Sweet and juicy, Seagrass opens on pear, lychee, and white grapefruit. Classic rye flavors of cinnamon, rosemary, fennel seed, and rosehip aren’t far behind. Unctuous texture and sandy tannin are complemented by a delicate astringency so common to Canadian whiskeys. Finish : Fresh and clean, but the persistent tannin and astringency focus the powerful burst of camphor, chalk dust, and scorched earth.