Louisville, KY – February 12 — On Thursday, February 12 at 10am ET, Barrell Craft Spirits will release an ultra-limited 18-Year Hazmat Whiskey finished in Curacao barrels, available exclusively online for $199 per bottle. Just 216 bottles will be released. (Sold Out)
This rare cask-strength expression pushes the boundaries of long-aged American whiskey. The blend was initially matured for 10 years in used bourbon cooperage, then transferred in 2018 to Curacao barrels for an additional eight years of finishing, creating a distinctive 18-year profile unlike anything currently on the market.
Distilled in Indiana, aged for nearly two decades, and crafted and bottled in Kentucky, this Hazmat release delivers an intense, full-bodied experience. Bottled at cask strength, it offers layered notes of bright, juicy fruits balanced by lively pepper and spice, showcasing both extended maturation and innovative finishing techniques.
Curacao barrel finishing introduces vibrant citrus undertones while preserving the structure and depth expected from a Hazmat-level release. With extremely limited availability and a bold flavor profile, this expression is positioned to attract collectors, enthusiasts, and fans of high-proof, experimental finishes alike.
Given the small allocation and Barrell Craft Spirits’ strong following in the limited-release market, bottles are expected to sell quickly once the online release goes live.
For collectors seeking rare, high-proof whiskey with unique finishing influence, this 18-year Hazmat release represents one of the more adventurous drops of the year.
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