Barrell New Year Bourbon 2026

Barrell New Year Bourbon 2026, Limited Release 55.15% abv

Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 Limited Edition is a celebratory release crafted to mark the arrival of a new year with an exceptional bourbon experience. This annual, small-batch blend unites a variety of bourbons each with distinct ages, mash bills, and geographic origins from across the U.S. resulting in a uniquely layered and complex American whiskey.

Rich and oily bourbon characteristic of small craft distilleries is tempered by the clean, sweet, more mature spirit of the old guard. Together they yield a whiskey that's at once fresh and complex, heavy yet crisp. The pomegranate and green apple of youth play of the pumpkin pie of maturity to create a tipple with a broad spectrum of flavors.

Appearance: Graham Cracker

Nose: Heady, ripe stone fruits off the bat, namely white peach and Rainier cherry. There are fresh vegetal aromas of sugar snap pea and sorrel as they transition into more developed herbal notes of gentian and dill. The oak asserts itself in the form of maple sap, pistachio, and wintergreen.

Palate: Fresh, almost crisp, as tart apple and meyer lemon take the stage. Earthier hues emerge and expand to include oatmeal, pumpkin bread and clove. The texture has a heavy and oily quality, its mouthfeel enhanced by a lightly grippy astringency and rich, sweet molasses.

Finish: Pumpkin pie builds over time, adding in layers of traditional baking spices. Red clover, sunflower seed, and roasted chestnut lend greater complexity.

With a splash of spring water: Notes of rose, lilac, and elderflower. Tarragon, fennel seed, and pine needle combine to resemble absinthe which carries on all the way through to the finish.

Blend Components:

Indiana Bourbon: 5, 6, 8, 11, & 13 years old
Kentucky Bourbon: 5, 6, & 10 years old
Tennessee Bourbon: 8, 10, & 16 years old
Wyoming Bourbon: 9 & 13 years old
Maryland Bourbon: 7 & 8 years old
New York Bourbon: 5 years old
Ohio Bourbon: 5 years old

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Mezcal Amores believe firmly in a better world, and they pursue this vision by empowering their teams and embracing local communities, by supporting local agave farmers (agaveros) and Master Distillers (Maestros Mezcaleros), because they understand that these are the guardians of their Mezcals. To preserve the past, Mezcal Amores look to the future, advancing a sustainable business model today, with their eyes on their impact tomorrow.

True to their philosophy, Mezcal Amores allocate as much as 20% of each bottle's net sale to the development of internal initiatives promoting social and environmental responsibility. These initiatives range from purchasing artisanal mezcal at a fair price, to providing state-of-the-art training for local distillers, from rescuing and protecting wild agave species, to sowing new seed using only organic practices.

Mezcal Amores' vision focuses on evolving, growing and adapting through the promotion of an artisanal mezcal supply chain, as well as on supporting an environmental model aimed at minimal impact and committed to continual innovation.