{"product_id":"new-louisville-10-years-old-straight-bourbon-barrel-a132","title":"New Louisville 10 Years Old Straight Bourbon Barrel #A132","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Louisville Whiskey Company 10 Years Old Straight Bourbon Barrel #A132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary single-barrel, cask-strength bourbon selected exclusively for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkurnik Wines \u0026amp; Spirits’ 9th Floor Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Distilled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including additional heat-cycled aging at PCS Distilling in Louisville, Kentucky, Barrel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is bottled uncut at an imposing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e140.4 proof (70.2% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its high-rye mash bill of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Louisville Whiskey Company is the premium single-barrel program from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCS Distilling Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was originally distilled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a mash bill of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The substantial rye component adds pepper, baking spice, and structure to the rich corn sweetness, while malted barley contributes toasted grain and additional depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bourbon matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 years in a new charred American oak barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Part of that aging took place at PCS Distilling’s Louisville warehouse, where the barrel underwent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat cycling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By deliberately introducing temperature fluctuations, the process increases interaction between whiskey and oak and can concentrate both flavor and alcohol as maturation progresses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehazmat-strength bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70.2% ABV \/ 140.4 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. No dilution is used to bring the whiskey to a standardized bottling proof, and the bourbon is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-chill filtered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the barrel’s full body, natural oils, and concentrated texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, Barrel A132 bursts with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejammy red fruit, ripe cherry, and roasted plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by salted vanilla caramel and rich nutty notes reminiscent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeanut butter brittle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Despite the extreme proof, the alcohol is remarkably integrated beneath the dense fruit and confectionary sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviscous, powerful, and intensely concentrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is exceptionally long and warming, with lingering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark fruit, salted caramel, nutty sweetness, rye spice, and seasoned oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Louisville Barrel #A132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly compelling is the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It represents the more extreme end of mature American bourbon while still retaining significant fruit and sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe release was bottled specifically for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkurnik Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9th Floor Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Barrel A132 a retailer\/distributor-specific private selection rather than a broadly blended New Louisville release. Current listings identify it as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a 2025 bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat in a small pour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is New Louisville Whiskey 10 Years Old Barrel #A132?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-year-old Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produced by PCS Distilling Company from whiskey originally distilled at MGP in Indiana. Barrel A132 was selected exclusively for Skurnik Wines \u0026amp; Spirits’ 9th Floor Selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the key specs of New Louisville Barrel A132?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel A132 is aged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e140.4 proof \/ 70.2% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, non-chill filtered, and presented in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its mash bill is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does “hazmat” mean for this bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn whiskey terminology, “hazmat” informally refers to spirits bottled above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e140 proof \/ 70% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Barrel A132 qualifies at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e140.4 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an exceptionally high-strength bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat flavors characterize New Louisville Barrel #A132?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejammy red fruit, cherry, roasted plum, salted vanilla caramel, peanut butter brittle, toasted nuts, rye spice, and mature oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivered with a dense, viscous texture and extremely long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes New Louisville 10 Year Barrel A132 special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinction comes from the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGP-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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67518521999608,"sku":"80397","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/images_22277cc7-e357-40f3-8f96-31a21f461b38.jpg?v=1790366279","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/new-louisville-10-years-old-straight-bourbon-barrel-a132","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}