Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has introduced its first Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon, a limited-release blend of straight bourbon whiskeys aged between 7.5 and 18 years. The Louisville-based independent blender finished the expression in Madeira, Armagnac, rum, and Hungarian oak casks, bottling it at cask strength.
The bourbon was distilled in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana before being blended and bottled in Kentucky at 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV).
Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon is now available for purchase online at barrellbourbon.com and at retailers across the country for a suggested retail price of $84.99 (£65) per 750ml bottle.
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READ THE STORYThe official tasting notes from the brand describe “layered notes of dark fruit, molasses, and warm spice.” The company said the expression is “refined yet expressive” and “equally compelling with or without a cigar—crafted for slow sipping, long conversations, and a finish designed to linger.”
The release marks a new category for BCS, which has built its reputation on creative finishing techniques and an expansive library of aged cask stocks. The company said its “extensive stocks of high-quality casks” allow it to “craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient.”
BCS described its approach as guided by “creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending.”
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Founded in 2013, Barrell Craft Spirits has established itself as a prominent force in American independent blending. The company selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrel types, and aging environments.
The cigar blend concept has gained traction across the spirits industry in recent years, with several bourbon and whiskey producers releasing expressions specifically designed to pair with cigars. These releases typically emphasize rich, full-bodied flavor profiles with extended finishes.
BCS’s award-winning portfolio is currently sold across 49 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, as well as in international markets including the UK, South Korea, Ukraine, and Australia. The company has earned recognition from some of the world’s most prestigious distilled spirits competitions and publications since its founding over a decade ago.
