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 Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat 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.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the Barrell New Year series?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"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."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How should it be served?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail; at 110.3 proof it holds up well in a spirit-forward Old Fashioned."}}]}
