by admin | Nov 10, 2025 | IN THE NEWS
10th Annual Limited Edition Small Batch Blend Features Whiskeys from Seven U.S. States
Louisville, KY (November 10, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today released its 10th annual limited edition Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026. The blend of whiskeys was distilled in Indiana (5, 6, 8, 11 & 13-year), Kentucky (5, 6 & 10-year), Tennessee (8, 10, & 16-year), Wyoming (9 & 13-year), Maryland (7 & 8-year), New York (5-year) and Ohio (5-year), and features a derived mash bill of 74% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley, and 1% wheat.
Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 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.
Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026 is now available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and at select retailers for the suggested retail price of $84.99 per 750ml bottle. The expression was expertly blended and bottled in Kentucky at 110.3 proof (55.15% ABV).
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 guides every product release.
The award-winning line of BCS releases are sold in 49 US states, Puerto Rico, the UK, South Korea, the Ukraine, and Australia. Follow Barrell Craft Spirits on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or visit barrellbourbon.com.
Barrell Craft Spirits®
Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for our blending expertise since 2013, we skillfully design, produce, and launch leading, unique products that surprise and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike. Our cask-strength small-batch and single-barrel releases have quickly become an influencing force in American whiskey, winning awards from the world’s most prestigious distilled spirits publications and competitions.
Barrell Craft Spirits®, Barrell®, Barrell Bourbon® and Barrell Rye® are registered trademarks owned by Barrell Craft Spirits LLC.
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by admin | Nov 3, 2025 | IN THE NEWS
For More Than a Century, Trusted Distributor of Premium Beverages Focused on Delivering Quality
Memphis, TN (November 3, 2025) – B.R. Distilling, parent company of Blue Note Bourbon™, has selected Ben E. Keith Beverages as its distributor in the great state of Texas, as it looks to grow the award-winning whiskey portfolio’s footprint.
“Ben E. Keith Beverages is widely regarded as a leader in beverage distribution,” said Chris Crosbie, President and CEO, B.R. Distilling Co. “Given Texas’s importance as a whiskey market, we are confident this partnership will significantly enhance awareness and visibility for Blue Note Bourbon throughout the Lone Star State.”
“We are honored to be selected as the Texas distribution partner for Blue Note Bourbon,” said Flint Prewitt, Beverage Division President for Ben E. Keith Beverages. “Texas is one of the most dynamic and influential markets for whiskey, and we’re excited to introduce this exceptional brand to our customers. Adding Blue Note to our portfolio reflects our commitment to bringing distinctive, high-quality spirits to retailers and consumers across the state.”
Blue Note’s whiskey portfolio, which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, is distilled in partnership with Lofted Spirits (parent company of Green River Distilling Company) and then aged just north of downtown Memphis where the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers collide. The long summers filled with infamous Memphis heat and cooler evenings forces the whiskey deep into the oak, creating an unmistakably rich flavor that’s bold yet smooth. The award-winning portfolio includes the flagship Juke Joint ($34.99), Crossroads ($44.99), Uncut ($49.99), and Straight Rye Whiskey ($34.99) expressions. At the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Juke Joint and Crossroads were awarded Platinum medals, a rare honor meaning that each expression has received Double Gold medals for three consecutive years. In recent years, Blue Note has also introduced several other highly awarded limited-release offerings, which include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, Special Reserve, 17-year, and a Honey Rye and Honey Bourbon Cask.
About B.R. Distilling Company
Founded in 2014 in Memphis, TN, B.R. Distilling Company is the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis, TN, and producer of world-famous Blue Note Bourbon. Currently, the company produces four flagship expressions, along with regular limited releases, which are distributed in the following U.S. states: AL, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, NY, NJ, OK, RI, SC, TN, TX, Washington, DC and WI as well as online at BlueNoteBourbon.com via Bevstack, which can be shipped to: AK, AL, AZ, AR, AS, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
About Ben E. Keith Beverages
Ben E. Keith Company, established in 1906, began selling Anheuser-Busch products in 1928. Today, Ben E. Keith Company’s Beverage division is the seventh largest independent beer wholesaler in the country. With 14 Sales & Distribution Centers, the division operates throughout the state of Texas and distributes import beers, craft beers, seltzers, spirits wine products, and non-alcoholic beverages. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our customers, our industry, our partners, and our employees – continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906. For more information, please visit www.benekeith.com. Follow us on Facebook @benekeith and on Instagram @benekeithbevs.
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