Barrell Bourbon Armida

In the dim-lit corners where suspense meets allure, you'll find Barrell Bourbon Armida. Like the femme fatale in a classic film noir, its essence is both captivating and a bit mysterious.

This bourbon knows the delicate art of timing, as pivotal as the moment when the detective puts all the clues together. Like a pear at the peak of ripeness, it's been waiting for the perfect moment to captivate you. But remember, timing is everything—wait too long, and you'll miss out on the intrigue.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance
Bright gold with a pale rim.

Nose
Opens with creamy and sweet notes of carrot cake, dulce de leche, and chestnut honey. The pear brandy’s influence inflects the core aroma, with poached pear leading blackberry and dried lime peel. Shimmering at the edges are countless herbs and dusty spices. Notes familiar to Sicilian amari, such as fennel seed, aniseed, nutmeg, and cacao are there. As Sicily was once part of the Duchy of Savoy licorice, wormwood and chamomile are encountered here, in Savoy’s tradition of genepy and absinthe.

Palate
Lush sweetness is kept in check by some sandy tannin and high strength. Here, the rum takes center stage, with blackstrap molasses, sambuca, and olive brine arriving first. The rich dark character builds with date and chipotle leading into pipe tobacco and walnut. The amaro is never far behind, exhibiting licorice root, gentian, green cardamom and kola nut.

Finish
Green almond enriches an otherwise dry finish of black tea and slate.