New Louisville 10 Years Old Straight Bourbon Barrel #A132

New Louisville Whiskey Company 10 Years Old Straight Bourbon Barrel #A132 is an extraordinary single-barrel, cask-strength bourbon selected exclusively for Skurnik Wines & Spirits’ 9th Floor Selection. Distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and matured for 10 years, including additional heat-cycled aging at PCS Distilling in Louisville, Kentucky, Barrel A132 is bottled uncut at an imposing 140.4 proof (70.2% ABV). Its high-rye mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley delivers explosive jammy red fruit, roasted plum, salted vanilla caramel, peanut brittle, mature oak, and baking spice with remarkable viscosity and a surprisingly integrated heat.

Process & Profile

New Louisville Whiskey Company is the premium single-barrel program from PCS Distilling Company, the Louisville producer behind NULU and Hazelbaker whiskeys. The program focuses on older barrels earmarked for extended maturation, with selected bourbons bottled individually when they reach what the producer considers peak maturity.

Barrel A132 was originally distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana from a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. The substantial rye component adds pepper, baking spice, and structure to the rich corn sweetness, while malted barley contributes toasted grain and additional depth.

The bourbon matured for 10 years in a new charred American oak barrel. Part of that aging took place at PCS Distilling’s Louisville warehouse, where the barrel underwent heat cycling. By deliberately introducing temperature fluctuations, the process increases interaction between whiskey and oak and can concentrate both flavor and alcohol as maturation progresses.

The result is a genuine hazmat-strength bourbon bottled at 70.2% ABV / 140.4 proof. No dilution is used to bring the whiskey to a standardized bottling proof, and the bourbon is non-chill filtered, preserving the barrel’s full body, natural oils, and concentrated texture.

On the nose, Barrel A132 bursts with jammy red fruit, ripe cherry, and roasted plum, followed by salted vanilla caramel and rich nutty notes reminiscent of peanut butter brittle. Despite the extreme proof, the alcohol is remarkably integrated beneath the dense fruit and confectionary sweetness.

The palate is viscous, powerful, and intensely concentrated. Cherry and roasted plum move into caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, rye spice, and mature oak, creating an unusual balance between sweetness and savory richness. The high proof amplifies the flavors without completely overpowering the underlying fruit.

The finish is exceptionally long and warming, with lingering dark fruit, salted caramel, nutty sweetness, rye spice, and seasoned oak. At 140.4 proof, there is substantial heat, but the mature whiskey carries enough fruit concentration and viscosity to keep the finish balanced rather than simply aggressive.

What makes New Louisville Barrel #A132 particularly compelling is the combination of 10 years of maturation, MGP distillation, Louisville heat-cycled aging, true single-barrel individuality, non-chill filtration, and an extraordinary 140.4-proof natural cask strength. It represents the more extreme end of mature American bourbon while still retaining significant fruit and sweetness.

The release was bottled specifically for Skurnik Wines & Spirits as part of its 9th Floor Selection, making Barrel A132 a retailer/distributor-specific private selection rather than a broadly blended New Louisville release. Current listings identify it as a 750ml bottle and a 2025 bottling.

Enjoy it neat in a small pour after allowing several minutes to open in the glass. Because of its exceptionally high proof, a few drops—or even a small teaspoon—of water can be especially rewarding, revealing additional cherry, plum, vanilla caramel, and nutty character while softening the alcohol intensity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Louisville Whiskey 10 Years Old Barrel #A132?
It is a 10-year-old Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced by PCS Distilling Company from whiskey originally distilled at MGP in Indiana. Barrel A132 was selected exclusively for Skurnik Wines & Spirits’ 9th Floor Selection.

What are the key specs of New Louisville Barrel A132?
Barrel A132 is aged 10 years, bottled at 140.4 proof / 70.2% ABV, non-chill filtered, and presented in a 750ml bottle. Its mash bill is 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley.

What does “hazmat” mean for this bourbon?
In whiskey terminology, “hazmat” informally refers to spirits bottled above 140 proof / 70% ABV. Barrel A132 qualifies at 140.4 proof, making it an exceptionally high-strength bourbon.

What flavors characterize New Louisville Barrel #A132?
Expect jammy red fruit, cherry, roasted plum, salted vanilla caramel, peanut butter brittle, toasted nuts, rye spice, and mature oak, delivered with a dense, viscous texture and extremely long finish.

What makes New Louisville 10 Year Barrel A132 special?
Its distinction comes from the combination of MGP-distilled 10-year bourbon, a 21% rye mash bill, additional heat-cycled aging in Louisville, single-barrel bottling, non-chill filtration, and a natural 140.4-proof cask strength. The unusually high proof is matched by concentrated fruit, caramel, nuttiness, and mature oak, making it a particularly distinctive bottle for collectors and experienced bourbon drinkers.