Barrell Bourbon Cask Strength Batch 038
58.48% ABV (116.96 proof) | 750mL | Cask strength, unfiltered | Blend of straight bourbons up to 15 years old — Barrell Craft Spirits Batch 038 is a cask-strength, unfiltered blend of straight bourbons: 12-year Kentucky, 12- and 15-year Tennessee, 9- and 10-year Indiana, and 8-year Maryland stocks, with a derived mash bill of 79% corn, 17% rye and 4% malted barley. Blended and bottled in Kentucky by Barrell Craft Spirits of Louisville (founded 2013), released May 26, 2026 in a special red, white and blue label honoring America's 250th anniversary. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Barrell built its reputation on exactly this: sourcing exceptional barrels from across bourbon country and blending them into something greater than the sum. Batch 038 leans on serious age — 12- and 15-year Tennessee stocks at the core — bottled uncut and unfiltered at 116.96 proof. For cask-strength bourbon drinkers, each numbered Barrell batch is a new tasting event, and the anniversary label makes 038 a collector's bottle too.
Tasting notes
Per the official release: deep oak and dark caramel from the aged stocks, layered with dried fruit, baking spice and vanilla, finishing long and warming at full proof. Unfiltered, so expect a rich, textured mouthfeel.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 116.96 proof, cask strength, unfiltered
- Stocks up to 15 years old from KY, TN, IN and MD
- Special America's 250th anniversary label
- Blended and bottled in Kentucky by Barrell Craft Spirits
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat with water on the side — at 116.96 proof a splash opens the blend's layers. Built for experienced cask-strength drinkers.
Frequently asked questions
What is in Barrell Batch 038?
A blend of straight bourbons: 12-year Kentucky, 12- and 15-year Tennessee, 9- and 10-year Indiana, and 8-year Maryland — derived mash bill 79% corn, 17% rye, 4% malted barley.
What proof is Batch 038?
116.96 proof (58.48% ABV), bottled uncut and unfiltered.
What is special about the label?
Batch 038 wears a red, white and blue label honoring America's 250th anniversary — a collector's edition of the numbered batch series.