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Barrell Full Proof Bourbon: A Bold Blend of 11- to 20-Year-Old Whiskeys
Barrell Craft Spirits has launched its first-ever Barrell Full Proof Bourbon, a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys aged 11 to 20 years. Bottled at its original barrel entry proof of 123, Barrell Full Proof Bourbon is crafted from bourbons sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, ranging in age from 11-20 years. It features a derived mash bill of corn (78%), rye (11%), and malted barley (11%). Available online and at select retailers for an SRP $199.99.
Press Release
Barrell Craft Spirits Launches First Barrell Full Proof Bourbon
One-of-a-Kind Limited Release Features a Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Ranging in Age from 11 to 20 Years Old
Louisville, KY (April 23, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today launched Barrell Full Proof Bourbon, its first one-of-a-kind full proof bourbon blend. While cask strength bourbon is bottled at the proof it is when it leaves the barrel, full proof bourbon is bottled at the same proof as when it first entered the barrel.
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A New Approach to Full Proof Bourbon
The BCS blending team began by meticulously selecting individual barrels and cutting each one to its original barrel entry proof. Through careful blending, they then harmonized these distinct elements into a bold full-flavored masterpiece, resulting in an exceptional blend featuring notes of hazelnut, chocolate, tobacco, and leather.
Blend Details and Tasting Notes
Barrell Full Proof Bourbon features straight bourbon whiskeys from Indiana (16 & 18-year), Tennessee (16 & 17-year), and Kentucky (11 & 20-year) which were expertly blended and bottled at 123 proof (61.5% ABV). Featuring a derived mash bill of corn (78%), rye (11%), and malted barley (11%), Barrell Full Proof is now available for purchase online via the BCS website and at select retailers for the suggested retail price of $199.99 per 750ml bottle.
Will you be picking up a bottle of the new Barrell Full Proof Bourbon? It sounds pretty good!
About Barrell Craft Spirits
Founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean it can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending guide every product release.
The award-winning line of BCS releases are sold in 49 US states, Australia, Canada, South Korea, and the UK. Follow Barrell Craft Spirits on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or visit barrellbourbon.com.
If you are interested in Barrell Full Proof Bourbon, maybe you would like to read about one of their other releases? Check out our Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon Review!
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