The Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition is a celebratory release crafted to welcome the new year with an exceptional bourbon experience. This annual, small-batch blend unites bourbons of various ages, mash bills, and origins from across the United States, resulting in a deeply layered and complex whiskey.

Barrell Craft Spirits, renowned for its blending expertise since 2013, once again demonstrates its artistry by balancing rich, oily craft bourbon with the mature, sweet clarity of seasoned distillates. The result is a whiskey that is at once fresh and complex, bold yet refined, making it a favorite for both collectors and enthusiasts.

This limited release features a wide spectrum of flavorsfrom stone fruits and fresh herbs to pumpkin pie, baking spices, and molassesa profile that evolves beautifully from nose to finish.

Key Features:

• Annual limited-edition New Years release from Barrell Craft Spirits

• Blend of bourbons aged 5 to 16 years from Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, Maryland, New York, and Ohio

• Mash Bill: 74% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley, 1% wheat

• Bottled at cask strength for full flavor integrity

• Expertly blended to create a whiskey that is both celebratory and collectible

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Golden amber with graham cracker hues

• Nose: Heady notes of white peach, Rainier cherry, sugar snap pea, sorrel, evolving into gentian, dill, maple sap, pistachio, and wintergreen

• Palate: Lush with pumpkin pie, baking spices, red clover, roasted chestnut, and subtle oak depth

• Finish: Crisp yet rich with tart apple, meyer lemon, molasses, pumpkin bread, and clove, with a heavy mouthfeel and a lightly grippy texture

• With Water: Opens into floral tones of rose, lilac, elderflower, with hints of tarragon, fennel seed, and pine needle reminiscent of absinthe

How to Enjoy:

• Sip neat to experience its evolving complexity

• Add a splash of water to unlock floral and herbal undertones

• Perfect for a celebratory toast, gifting, or as a standout addition to any whiskey collection

FAQs:

Q: What makes the New Year 2026 release special?
A: Its an annual small-batch blend that changes each year, showcasing Barrells creativity in blending bourbon from multiple states and ages.

Q: Is this release limited?
A: Yes, it is a one-time bottling for 2026, available only while supplies last.

Q: What proof is it bottled at?
A: Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 is bottled at cask strength, ensuring full flavor and intensity (exact ABV varies by batch).

Q: Is this good for collectors?
A: Absolutely. Each New Years release is highly sought-after and unique to its year, making it a prized collectible.