PRE-ORDER ITEM | EXPECTED MID-TO-LATE NOV 2025
Discover the elevated dimension of Barrell Craft Spirits with Barrell Dovetail Toasted – Black Label Series, an ultra-limited whiskey that reimagines their award-winning Dovetail blend through an indulgent layer of toasted American oak refinement.
Starting with a bold blend of whiskeys finished in rum, port, and California cabernet barrels, this expression undergoes an additional 33-month secondary maturation in toasted American oak. The result is a profoundly complex whiskey rich with dark fruit, warm baking spices, and deep oak tones. Bottled at 123.8 proof, it is an opulent, jammy, and exquisitely polished evolution of Dovetail—crafted for those who crave decadence and distinction.
Key Features
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Limited Edition – Black Label Series
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123.8 Proof (61.9% ABV)
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Secondary aged for 33 months in toasted American oak
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Finished in rum, port, and Dunn Vineyards Cabernet barrels
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Blend of whiskeys distilled in Indiana and Tennessee
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Layered with complex fruit, spice, and oak-forward richness
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Bottled at cask strength with no chill filtering
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Premium collectable for seasoned whiskey drinkers
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Vanilla bean, honeycomb, dark cherry, and fig over a foundation of toasted oak and caramelized sugar
Palate:
Toasted marshmallow, roasted hazelnut, cocoa, leather, and hints of sweet pipe tobacco.
Finish:
Luxurious and long, with rich oak and warm baking spice giving way to dark jammy fruits and silky smooth complexity
How to Enjoy
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Neat: Best experienced at room temperature in a Glencairn or tasting glass
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With a splash of water: Opens up even deeper complexity and texture
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Special pairings: Try with smoked brisket, dark chocolate, or rich cheeses
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Ideal for collector tastings, celebratory pours, or gift-giving
FAQs
Q: What’s different about this Dovetail vs. the original?
This is a Black Label version of Dovetail, with an extra 33 months of secondary maturation in toasted American oak, adding deeper layers of spice, sweetness, and richness.
Q: Is this a single barrel or a blend?
It is a meticulously crafted blend of whiskeys from Indiana and Tennessee, finished in multiple barrel types and then re-casked in toasted oak.
Q: What does 123.8 proof mean?
It means this whiskey is bottled at cask strength with no dilution—bold, intense, and true to its character.
Q: Is this a limited release?
Yes. Barrell Craft Spirits’ Black Label series is released in very limited quantities.