How old is Barrell Dovetail?

Barrell Dovetail is a unique blend of two sourced bourbons, each with their own distinct aging profiles. The first bourbon in the blend is a 10-year-old Indiana bourbon, which I believe is sourced from the renowned MGP distillery. This means that the bourbon was originally distilled at MGP and then aged for 10 years before being acquired by Barrell Craft Spirits.

The second bourbon in the Dovetail blend is an 11-year-old Tennessee whiskey. Now, the specific distillery for this whiskey is not disclosed, so it could be from a variety of sources such as Dickel, Nelson's Green Brier, or even a smaller craft distillery in Tennessee. The whiskey was aged for 11 years before being selected for the Dovetail blend.

Now, let's talk about the finishing process that makes Dovetail truly unique. After the initial aging in new charred oak barrels, the 10-year-old Indiana bourbon is transferred to Dunn Vineyards Cabernet wine barrels for an additional finishing period. These barrels are made from French Oak, which imparts its own distinct characteristics to the bourbon. The wine barrels infuse the bourbon with notes of dark fruits, spices, and a subtle tannic structure.

After the finishing process, the 11-year-old Tennessee whiskey is then blended with the finished 10-year-old Indiana bourbon to create the final Dovetail product. The blend of these two bourbons creates a harmonious marriage of flavors, combining the rich and complex profiles of both.

Now, you may be wondering about the overall age of Barrell Dovetail. Since the blend includes a 10-year-old bourbon and an 11-year-old whiskey, we can infer that the age of Dovetail falls somewhere between 10 and 11 years. However, it's important to note that the aging process for each component of the blend is done separately before they are brought together in the final product.