Barrell Armida - Bourbon finished in Pear Brandy, Rum and Sicilian Amaro Casks

Barrell Armida - Bourbon finished in Pear Brandy, Rum and Sicilian Amaro Casks

57.22 ABV - 114.44 Proof

Barrell Armida - Bourbon finished in Pear Brandy, Rum and Sicilian Amaro Casks

Nose

Pear Brandy| Chamomile| Rum notes| Dusty spices | Floral Notes

Palate

Rum | Tabacco| Molasses

Finish

Spicy rum kick in the middle. Dry herbal Amaro finish.

Overall

Quite an unexpected palate, much different than the nose. The nose is very pear forward, where the palate hits you of a more rum flavor than bourbon. Due to the finishing in various casks, each stage cask hits you in a different part of the taste experience. “Armida is a blend of three Straight Bourbon Whiskeys finished separately in Pear Brandy, Jamaican Rum, and Sicilian Amaro Casks. The ripe, floral pear notes provide a soft entrance into a whiskey that is adorned with hints of spice and arid citrus derived from the Amaro casks (and also the toasty bourbon itself). This mélange of flavor is framed by the tropical sweetness found in rum finished whiskeys.”

Mash Build

Made from Corn, Rye and Malt mash.

Purchased at: Davidson’s Liquors in South Denver Colorado Area

Price: around $80-95

Ease to Find: Easy to find in most liquor stores

ARMIDA PAPER PLANE

Recipe by mixologist Nic Christiansen, Single Barrel Program Manager and Assistant Blender at Barrell Craft Spirits

● ¾ oz Barrell Armida

● ¾ oz Amaro Nonino

● ¾ oz Aperol

● ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

● Strip of grapefruit zest, for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a grapefruit peel.

Source: https://www.barrellbourbon.com/post/armida-paper-plane