Dustin Gandoff discusses the introduction of a new holiday bourbon that is meant to replace the traditional pumpkin spice flavored drinks. The bourbon is described as having a complex flavor profile with notes of charred oak, caramel, vanilla, baked apple, pear, honeyed sweetness, pit-fruit sweetness, toasted almonds, and spices. The article also provides serving suggestions for the bourbon, including neat, on the rocks, in an Old-Fashioned, or with dry ginger ale.
New Year Bourbon by Barrell Outshines Pumpkin Spice
Nothing speaks of the holiday season quite like a warm, comforting beverage cradled in your hands, delivering spice-infused heat that cascades down the throat. It's a shared experience across the globe, from mulled wine in Europe to hot buttered rum in the Caribbean.