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We review three Barrell Whiskey Private Release offerings, each heralding from a series in which this independent bottler finishes American whiskey in select types of casks.

The new Private Release Rye from Barrell Craft Spirits is a rye whiskey that is for hardcore fans of the category

It's been quite a while since we've gotten a proper batch of Barrell rye whiskey, and this new series is quite welcome to see.

Independent whiskey blender Barrell Craft Spirits recently announced they will add rye to the brand’s Private Release offerings.

Louisville, Ky. – Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, will add Rye to its already expansive Private Release offerings, as it continues to lead the industry in micro-blending unique expressions for whiskey enthusiasts. For this special series, BCS selected Rye whiskeys from Indiana and Canada and then blended them into unique recipes with variations on a theme. Beginning this month with 10 initial selections, each rele...

The new Barrell Private Release Bourbon Series is a range of 49 unique blended bourbon releases marred in ex-bourbon barrels.

The SFWSC identifies the Best in Show, the highest accolade it bestows, for Best White Spirit, Best Whisky, Best Brandy and Best Liqueur. It also awards Best in Category awards across 79 different classes of spirits. Key spirit categories, like whisky or brandy, include numerous subcategories.