Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition

Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey | USA | Blend of Multiple Distilleries | 11.03 Years Avg. Age Range (516 Years) | 55.15% ABV (110.3 Proof) | Limited Edition 2026 Release

Process & Profile

Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition is an annual celebratory release showcasing Barrell Craft Spirits expertise in blending. This small-batch bourbon is built from a variety of mash bills, barrel ages, and geographic origins across the United States, including Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, Maryland, New York, and Ohio. The blend combines bourbons ranging from 5 to 16 years old, aged in American white oak barrels, and bottled at full cask strength of 110.3 proof.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Golden amber with graham cracker hue

• Nose: Ripe stone fruits such as peach and Rainier cherry, sugar snap pea, sorrel, herbal gentian and dill, green apple, pomegranate, and hints of maple sap and pistachio

• Palate: Crisp, fresh notes of tart apple and Meyer lemon, expanding into oatmeal, pumpkin bread, clove, and sweet molasses; a chewy, oily mouthfeel with grippy astringency

• Finish: Long and complex; pumpkin pie spice, roasted chestnut, red clover, sunflower seed, and baking spices build into warming depth

What Makes It Special

• Annual New Years limited edition crafted to celebrate the season with a one-time blend each year

• Bourbons from 7 different states (Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, Maryland, New York, Ohio) combined for layered complexity

• Wide range of ages from 5 to 16 years, delivering both youthful vibrancy and mature depth

• Bottled at 110.3 proof (55.15% ABV) without chill filtration for maximum intensity and texture

• A collector-favorite release showcasing Barrells blending mastery and creativity

How to Enjoy

Best appreciated neat or with a splash of spring water to unlock floral and herbal notes like lilac, elderflower, and tarragon. A large ice cube can soften the grip while retaining rich pumpkin bread and spice character. Works beautifully as a celebratory pour to mark special occasions.

FAQ

1. What is the proof of Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition?
   Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition is bottled at cask strength, 110.3 proof (55.15% ABV).

2. What bourbons are included in Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition?
   The blend includes Indiana (513 yrs), Kentucky (510 yrs), Tennessee (816 yrs), Wyoming (813 yrs), Maryland (78 yrs), New York (5 yrs), and Ohio (5 yrs).

3. How does Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition taste?
   Expect stone fruit, tart apple, Meyer lemon, oatmeal, pumpkin bread, clove, molasses, and a complex spiced finish with roasted chestnut.

4. What makes Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition unique?
   Its a one-time annual blend combining multiple states, mash bills, and ages, bottled at full cask strength with no repeat batch.

5. How should Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition be served?
   Best neat or with a splash of water; can also be enjoyed over a large cube to temper heat while preserving depth.