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Barrell Craft Sprits is releasing its first ever cigar blend bourbon

Barrell Craft Sprits is releasing its first ever cigar blend bourbon

By Christopher Osburn Mar 17, 2026 7:35 AM

Barrell Craft Spirits

When it comes to places that embody the heart of Kentucky, it’s difficult to beat the appeal of Louisville. It’s home to the Old Seelbach Bar and some of the biggest names in the bourbon distilling world. This includes Barrell Craft Spirits. Even though this brand was founded in 2013, it has quickly become one of the most highly regarded whiskey brands in the Blue Grass State (and beyond). You can’t go wrong with anything from Barrell. This included the brand’s newest expression: Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon.

Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon

Barrell is well-known for its unique cask strength blends, distilling processes, barrels, and aging environments. The brand has so many rare and interesting barrels that it can afford to get creative and come up with some epic blends. The newest is its Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon, the first-ever cigar blend from this popular brand.

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This whiskey is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys that were matured between 7.5 and 18 years before being blended and finished in a combination of Madeira, Armagnac, rum, and Hungarian oak casks. According to Barrell, the result is a memorable, multi-layered 111.2-proof whiskey that features a symphony of flavors including dark fruit, molasses, and wintry spices. All of which are perfectly suited to be sipped neat while paired with a fine cigar.

Where can I buy it?

This limited-release blend is currently available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and at select whiskey retailers throughout the US for the suggested retail price of $84.99 per 750ml bottle.

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