{"product_id":"barrell-whiskey-decade-2-20-year-hazmat","title":"Barrell Whiskey Decade 2 20 Year HAZMAT","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBarrell Decade 2 is an exceptionally mature, extremely high-proof Canadian whiskey from Barrell Craft Spirits’ limited Black Label Series. It combines whiskeys distilled in every vintage from \u003cstrong\u003e1995 through 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged between \u003cstrong\u003e20 and 30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, then given secondary maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish brandy and Hungarian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was blended and bottled in Kentucky at \u003cstrong\u003e141.3 proof (70.65% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barrellbourbon.com\/decade2?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts profile is concentrated, rich, and intensely warming:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e syrupy dried fruit, dark berries, mature oak, toffee, cinnamon, and brandy sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e dense dried fruit and spiced chocolate, with caramelized sugar, warming oak spice, and a notably thick, textured mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e powerful and persistent, carrying dark fruit, cinnamon, chocolate, and old-oak tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eHazmat\u003c\/strong\u003e” is whiskey shorthand for spirits exceeding \u003cstrong\u003e140 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e—too flammable for ordinary passenger-aircraft transport under U.S. rules. At 141.3 proof, Decade 2 qualifies, so its alcohol intensity should not be underestimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a huge, contemplative whiskey intended for experienced high-proof drinkers. The brandy finish brings lush fruit, while Hungarian oak contributes toffee and cinnamon that help balance decades of wood influence. Resting the pour and adding water gradually should expose more fruit and chocolate while taming the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PACIFIC EDGE WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51093148401970,"sku":"850053456619","price":199.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/7165\/2425\/files\/BarrellWhiskeyDecade220YearHAZMAT.png?v=1785905554","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/barrell-whiskey-decade-2-20-year-hazmat","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}