BARRELL SEAGRASS BOURBON (750ML)

Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey

Blend of American & Canadian Rye Whiskies | ~59–60% ABV (118–120 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Barrell Seagrass is a one-of-a-kind cask-strength rye whiskey that showcases the art of finishing and blending. It combines American and Canadian rye whiskies, each finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole, Madeira, and apricot brandy barrels. After finishing, the components are married to create a vibrant and complex whiskey that evokes both coastal freshness and tropical depth. It is bottled uncut and non-chill filtered to preserve its bold, full-bodied character.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale tawny with golden straw highlights

• Nose: Fresh tropical fruit—lychee, pear, apricot—alongside herbal notes of tarragon and fennel, plus cinnamon, elderflower, toasted rye bread, and tobacco

• Palate: Bright fruit-forward profile with juicy melon, pineapple, and citrus, balanced by rye spice, vanilla, marshmallow, and nutty undertones

• Finish: Long and evolving; transitions from fruit to minerality with notes of flint, camphor, smoked oak, and lingering rye warmth

What Makes It Special

• A blend of American and Canadian rye whiskies

• Finished in three distinct barrel types: Martinique Rhum, Madeira, and Apricot Brandy

• Bottled at cask strength (~118–120 proof) without chill filtration

• Winner of Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition

• Universally praised for its bright, tropical, and complex flavor experience

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat to explore its layered complexity, or with a splash of water to open up the fruit-forward and herbal character. Also makes a bold base for a unique Old Fashioned or Manhattan variation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ABV of Seagrass?
   Usually between 59–60% ABV (118–120 proof), depending on the batch.

2. Is it a rye or a bourbon?
   It is a blend of rye whiskies from both the U.S. and Canada.

3. What makes the barrel finishing unique?
   Each component is finished separately before blending, using rum, Madeira, and apricot brandy casks.

4. Is it filtered or colored?
   No—it's non-chill filtered and naturally colored.

5. Has it won any awards?
   Yes, including Double Gold at SFWSC and 92+ point ratings at multiple spirits challenges.