Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026

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.