Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 is the latest in Barrell Craft Spirits' annual New Year series — a cask-strength blend of straight bourbons aged 5 to 16 years sourced from eight states, bottled at 110.3 proof (55.15% ABV) as the producer's yearly showcase of its cross-state blending craft.
Every autumn Barrell assembles a special blend as a toast to the year ahead. The 2026 release draws components from Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, Maryland, New York, and Ohio across an 11-year age span, each adding depth and character to an intricate mosaic. Non-chill-filtered and bottled at cask strength in the Barrell house style.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Brown sugar, cherry compote, toasted almond, and orange peel
- Palate: Caramel, cinnamon, dried apricot, and dark chocolate
- Finish: Lingering spice, maple syrup, and oak tannins
Specs
- Producer: Barrell Craft Spirits, Louisville, Kentucky
- Style: Cask Strength Blended Straight Bourbon — New Year 2026
- Sources: Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, Maryland, New York, Ohio
- Ages: 5–16 years across component barrels
- ABV: 55.15% (110.3 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Barrell New Year series?
An annual limited release blended each autumn as a toast to the coming year — each edition a distinct cask-strength blend drawn from multiple states and age ranges.
How should it be served?
Neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail; at 110.3 proof it holds up well in a spirit-forward Old Fashioned.
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