Barrell Whiskey Private Release St. Agrestis

Barrell Craft Spirits, founded in Louisville in 2016 by Joe Beatrice, is known for its experimental, small-batch whiskeys; this private release blends Kentucky and Indiana whiskeys—predominantly a 14-year-old Indiana whiskey—and finishes them in Brooklyn Amaro casks from St. Agrestis, yielding a unique amaro-forward profile. Bottled at a robust 56.9% ABV, it carries the intensity of a cask-strength expression with unfiltered complexity .

On the nose, you’ll find rich caramel, raisin, peanut candy, and a distinctive herbaceous punch of fresh sage and black licorice, with subtle hints of vanilla and furniture polish. The palate continues with balanced bitterness and warming spice, finishing with a touch of sweetness—deliciously nuanced, brimming with amaro character, and excellent neat or with a drop of water.

Spirits only available for shipping to addresses in New York State