New England Barrel Company Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
New England Barrel Company Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is a 99-proof, 750mL straight bourbon, aged at least three years and bottled non-chill filtered in Dover, New Hampshire. Founder James Saunders blends sourced Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana whiskey — including stock from Green River Distilling (formerly OZ Tyler) in Owensboro, Kentucky — into a classic, full-flavored small batch built for sipping. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 99 proof (bottle copy also prints 44.5% ABV, which is inconsistent with 99 proof — treat 99 proof as intended; bottle read pending)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: at least 3 years; straight bourbon, small batch
- Origin: blended and bottled in Dover, New Hampshire (sourced KY/TN/IN whiskey)
- Filtration: non-chill filtered
New England's Take on Classic Bourbon
New England Barrel Company proves you don't have to be in Kentucky to bottle serious bourbon. Saunders selects barrels from established Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana distilleries and blends them in small batches in Dover, NH, bottling at a bold 99 proof without chill filtration to keep every drop of flavor. The brand promises "all of the traditional bourbon flavors — Vanilla, Caramel, Baking Spice, Honey," and independent tasters find vanilla bean and sugarcane on the nose with sweet cream, brown sugar, and peppery notes on the palate. Note: do not confuse this flagship with the distillery's separate Small Batch Select line, a cask-strength 4-year bottling — different product entirely. Lovers of bourbon whiskey who like it bold and unfiltered should give this one a pour.
Tasting Notes
Vanilla bean, sugarcane, and toasted nuts on the nose; a sweet, full palate of cream, brown sugar, caramel, and baking spice; a peppery, medium-long finish with lingering honey. The non-chill filtration gives it a slightly richer mouthfeel than its proof suggests.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn to appreciate the unfiltered texture, or on a big cube — the 99 proof stands up to dilution beautifully. It also makes a serious whiskey sour. Explore more American whiskey alongside it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does non-chill filtered mean?
The whiskey isn't chilled and filtered before bottling, so more of the fatty acids and flavor congeners from the barrel stay in the bottle — typically a richer mouthfeel and fuller flavor.
Is this the same as New England Barrel Co Small Batch Select?
No. Small Batch Select is a separate, cask-strength (~118 proof), 4-year-old line. This listing is the flagship 99-proof Small Batch Bourbon.
Where is the whiskey actually distilled?
The whiskey is sourced from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana distilleries (including Green River in Owensboro, KY) and blended/bottled by New England Barrel Company in Dover, NH.
Browse more New England Barrel Company releases and the complete bourbon whiskey collection. Bold, unfiltered, and ready to pour — get New England Barrel Co Small Batch online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.