Barrell Craft Spirits Dovetail Whiskey, USA

Barrell Dovetail is a masterclass in blending, where bourbon meets Dunn Vineyards Cabernet casks, Late Bottled Vintage Port pipes, and blackstrap molasses rum casks. Each batch is blended to taste and bottled at true cask strength, creating subtle proof variations that always deliver a whiskey as seamless as a hand-cut dovetail joint, beautiful, strong, and unforgettable.

Product Details:

• Style: Barrel-finished whiskey
• Cask Finishes: Cabernet, Port, and Rum casks
• Alcohol: Cask strength 62.5%
• Blenders: Joe Beatrice (Founder), Tripp Stimson (Chief Whiskey Scientist), Nic Christiansen (Blender & Manager of Blending Operations)
• Owner: Barrell Craft Spirits

Sensory Description:

The appearance glows rose gold with copper highlights. Aromas open with sweet tones of canelé and panna cotta layered over savory walnut oil and leather, unfolding into smoked apricot, damson jam, and pungent herbs. The palate leans darker, with notes of cocoa, molasses, burnt marshmallow, and spiced cola, balanced by the presence of nutmeg and Tellicherry peppercorn. The finish is elegant and enduring, with rose jelly, chestnut honey, eucalyptus, and mint adding lift and complexity. With a few drops of water, unexpected notes of orange, lychee, and watermelon emerge, further amplifying its layered charm.

Awards & Accolades:

• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022, 2023)
• Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2019)
• Best Special Barrel-Finished Whiskey – Ascot Awards (2021)
• Double Platinum – Ascot Awards (2021)
• Best American Whiskey – John Barleycorn Awards (2021)
• Double Gold – John Barleycorn Awards (2021)
• Chairman’s Trophy (97 Points, Top 100 Spirits) – Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2020)
• Double Gold (96 Points) – New York International Spirits Competition (2020)
• Gold – Whiskey: Barrel Finished category – Whiskies of the World (2019)
• 90 Points – Whisky Advocate

Distiller's Background:

Founded in Louisville, Kentucky, Barrell Craft Spirits has built its reputation by sourcing, blending, and finishing whiskeys in bold, unconventional ways. Joe Beatrice, alongside Tripp Stimson and Nic Christiansen, drives the innovation behind each release, tasting and blending hundreds of barrels every year to create whiskeys that transcend category expectations. Their philosophy of “blending outside the box” has not only won awards worldwide but has also influenced a new wave of American whiskey blenders. Today, Barrel spirits are celebrated in nearly every U.S. state and in international markets from Europe to Asia.

Serving Suggestions:

Dovetail shines neat or with just a few drops of spring water to unlock its tropical spectrum. It’s also compelling in a classic Old Fashioned, where its complex barrel finishes add intrigue, or as the centerpiece of a rich Manhattan. Best enjoyed at room temperature, it also rewards slow sipping with layers of flavor revealed over time.

Barrell Craft Spirits Dovetail Whiskey is more than just a blend, it’s a work of art in liquid form, delivering depth, elegance, and discovery with every sip.