Nashville meets Kentucky thats the inspiration behind Nashtucky, Nashville Barrel Co.s premium line of bourbon. Sourced from Kentucky and crafted with precision, these barrels represent the sweet spot where tradition and experimentation collide. When we got the chance to taste through their inventory, we didnt hesitate.

We sat down blind with 12 barrels a mix of 9- and 10-year expressions from both Nashville Barrel Co. and Nashtucky. What immediately stood out was the variation and depth. These werent cookie-cutter bourbons. Each barrel had its own story, its own character.

As always, our barrel selectors worked completely blind: no labels, no proof, no age statements just whats in the glass. (Our barrel selection process online)

The unanimous vote? It wasnt the oldest. It wasnt the highest proof. It was the one that made us pause a Kentucky bourbon that doesnt play by the usual rules. Crafty notes, unexpected depth, and a complexity that only comes with experience. This is not a traditional pick, and that’s exactly why we chose it.

Details:

Company: Nashville Barrel Company, Nashville, TN

Barrel #: 20003 Single Barrel

Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Source & Mash Bill: Undisclosed

Age: 9 years

Proof: 113.4pf / 56.7% ABV Cask Strength

Selected by: Unwind Barrel Selection Team

MSRP: $109.99

Tasting Notes:

Nose:
Sweet oak and dense caramel lead the way, layered with cinnamon, butterscotch, and warm bakery notes reminiscent of sweet cereal and fresh pastries. As it opens, rich dark fruit emergesraisin, strawberry, black cherry, and syrupy plumgiving the aroma a deep character.

Palate:
Full and viscous with an impressive mouthfeel. Vanilla, caramel, and honey coat the palate alongside baked croissants, molasses, and dark fruit notes of black cherry and plum syrup. Hints of graham cracker and cinnamon candy add warmth and spice.

Finish:
Long and lingering with sweet oak, vanilla, and dense fruit giving way to subtle tobacco, anise, and light leather. A distinctive cherry cola note appears on the finish, followed by touches of cinnamon spice and toasted almond.