Barrell New Year 2026 Edition Cask Strength Blended Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

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. A favorite among collectors, the New Year series showcases Barrell Craft Spirits’ mastery in blending and commitment to innovation.

This is a whiskey that’s at once fresh and complex, heavy yet crisp. The pomegranate and green apple of youth play off the pumpkin pie of maturity to create a tipple with a broad spectrum of flavors.

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

Tasting Notes:

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.

"Combining 17 bourbons from seven different states, Barrell Craft Spirits New Year 2026 is a well-balanced sipper with bright fruit notes." - Nick Beiter, Breaking Bourbon (Very Good)

"The palate is light and effusive while also rich with dark spices and caramelized sugar. A gentle, cinnamon-infused warmth persists across the sip, elevating notes of clove syrup, Red Hots, and freshly baked oatmeal cookies. The midpalate sees a little nuttiness, sugared pecans and peanut brittle, before giving way to apple chips, pear tart, and pink peppercorns on a long, silky finish. That makes at least one good thing so far in 2026. Here’s hoping there’s a lot more to come!" - Drew Beard, Drinkhacker (92 Points)

"This is an amazingly sweet, spicy, and super fruity bourbon that I could drink all year long!" - Bourbon Bossman

"It’s bright up front, layered through the middle, and then that finish just hangs around — thoughtful, warming, and quietly confident." - Tortured Bourbon

"It’s obviously a complex and layered expression, with notes of graham cracker, vanilla, caramel, red berries, lemon custard, nutmeg." - Inside Hook

"Don't wait to try this until the ball drops on December 31." - Robb Report