Barrell Craft Spirits® Unveils Rare 22-Year Sweet Peat Whiskey

Barrell Craft Spirits® Unveils Rare 22-Year Sweet Peat Whiskey

by | Oct 28, 2026 | IN THE NEWS

Blend of Canadian and Scotch Whiskies Finished in Toasted Jamaican Rum and Islay Whiskey Casks Unite Sweetness and Smoke in Perfect Harmony

Louisville, KY (October 28, 2026) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today introduced a 22-year Sweet Peat Whiskey. The new expression, part of the company’s Black Label Series, is a blend of Canadian and Scotch whiskies, which was distilled in Canada and Scotland, aged for 22 years, and finished in toasted Jamaican Rum and Islay Casks in Kentucky at 142.34 proof (71.17% ABV).

Barrell Sweet Peat whiskey reveals a different side of peat, where oak, sweetness, and gentle smoke come together in remarkable balance. Rare 22-year Scottish Speyside single malt and Canadian whiskies were finished in carefully selected toasted Jamaican rum and Islay whiskey casks. The different casks weave together notes of caramel, tropical fruit, toasted oak, and delicate peat smoke. The result is a whiskey where sweetness and smoke elevate one another.

“The BCS Black Label Series takes us back to our roots of creating highly unique whiskeys in extremely limited quantities and showcasing cutting edge blending techniques which set us apart from the crowd,” said BCS Founder Joe Beatrice. “Sweet Peat not only blends two single malt Speyside scotch whiskies with Canadian whiskey, but this expression also features two unusual finishing casks.”

Barrell Sweet Peat is now available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and at select retailers for the suggested retail price of $199.99 per 750ml bottle.

Founded in 2013 in Louisville, KY, 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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Barrell Craft Spirits® Launches New 12-Year French Toast(ed)

Barrell Craft Spirits® Launches New 12-Year French Toast(ed)

by | Oct 13, 2026 | IN THE NEWS

Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys was Finished in French Oak Casks

Louisville, KY (October 13, 2026) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today introduced a 12-year French Toast(ed) Bourbon Whiskey. The new expression is part of the company’s Red Label Series, which features age-stated whiskeys and uses finishing casks to elevate blends. These whiskeys offer a twist on BCS’ classics and pay homage to its origins and some of its favorite products.

The new expression is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in IN, KY, TN, and WY, aged for 12-17 years, and finished in multiple French oak cask types (with a focus on Grand Chauffe barrels for deeper, more complex flavor) of varying toast levels at 107.24 proof (53.62% ABV). French toast-inspired flavors naturally emerged from the blend, including layers of toasted brioche, vanilla custard, roasted nuts, cinnamon, clove, and crème brülée, which complement the richness of mature bourbon and inspired the name.

“This is our second release of a 12-year bourbon finished in French Oak,” said BCS Founder Joe Beatrice. “While this bourbon whiskey shares the same foundation as our first release, we take a vintage-like approach with each batch, allowing every expression to develop its own distinct character.”

Barrell 12-Year French Toast(ed) is now available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and at select retailers for the suggested retail price of $159.99 per 750ml bottle.

Founded in 2013 in Louisville, KY, 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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