Recent Barrel Finish Articles
Hard Truth's Mizunara Wheated Bourbon Is Here
Hard Truth Distilling Co. is adding another chapter to its growing reputation as one of Indiana's most inventive whiskey producers. The Brown County distillery has announced the second release from its 2026 Barrel Finish Reserve collection: a Mizunara Finished Wheated Bourbon that the team behind i
Bardstown Bourbon Goes West with Rare Oak Finish
A limited release pulls from the Pacific Northwest to push Kentucky bourbon into new territory Bardstown Bourbon Company is not the kind of outfit that sits still. Since opening its doors in Kentucky, the distillery has built a reputation for doing things differently — not for the sake of being di
Port Casks Transform These 8 Whiskeys
Port Casks Transform These 8 Whiskeys Port Finished whiskeys offer a unique twist on traditional whiskey by aging them in port wine casks. This finishing process imparts rich, fruity notes and a complex sweetness, complementing the whiskey's natural flavors with hints of dark berries, ra
Rare Bourbon Meets Japan’s Elusive Mizunara Oak
Bardstown Bourbon Company has once again raised the bar for American whiskey with its latest release, the Hokkaido Japanese Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish, a standout in their Distillery Reserve series. This small-batch whiskey, launched on July 11, 2025, blends the best of Kentucky craftsmanship with
Michter's Distillery to Release US1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye: A Unique Whiskey Experience
Michter's Distillery is set to introduce its highly anticipated US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye in September. This release represents a continuation of Michter's innovative approach to whiskey-making, with the distillery being a trailblazer in the use of toasted barrels. Michter's Pr
