Stellum Black Bourbon Whiskey
Stellum Black Bourbon Whiskey is a 109.22-proof (54.61% ABV), 750mL limited-release cask-strength bourbon from Stellum Spirits, the in-house brand of Barrell Craft Spirits. Launched December 2021 as the premium "Black" tier above the flagship bourbon, it layers older reserve barrels into the original multi-state blend — whiskeys distilled and aged in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee — via a multi-step blending process. No age statement, no dilution. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 54.61% (109.22 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement — cask strength; older reserve barrels layered into the flagship blend
- Sourcing: Distilled and aged in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee
- Mash bills: Three Indiana bourbon mash bills (two high-rye, one ~99% corn) with older KY and TN barrels folded in
- Tier: Limited-release "Black" premium tier (launched Dec 2021; SRP $99)
The Flagship's Older, Bolder Sibling
Stellum arrived in March 2021 as Barrell founder Joe Beatrice's modern take on an ongoing cask-strength blend — "stellum," from the Latin for a cluster of stars. Black is its premium evolution: the same three-state soul (two high-rye Indiana mash bills and one nearly all-corn, plus older Kentucky and Tennessee barrels), now deepened with reserve barrels through a multi-step blending process. Where the flagship is an everyday cask-strength pour, Black is the limited tier built for the collector's shelf.
Tasting Notes
Full-throttle cask-strength character: the high-rye Indiana backbone brings spice and structure, the near-all-corn mash brings sweetness, and the older Kentucky and Tennessee barrels bring the oak depth. Expect a long, warming finish — this is bourbon whiskey at its most concentrated.
How to Enjoy
Neat first to meet the blend at full strength, then a few drops of water to watch it open. A single large cube suits a long evening; save the Black tier for pours worth remembering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Stellum Black Bourbon?
109.22 proof (54.61% ABV) per the official December 2021 launch release.
Is Stellum Black the same as Stellum Rye Black?
No — Stellum Black Bourbon is the bourbon tier (109.22 proof); Stellum Rye Black is a separate 114.26-proof rye.
Where is Stellum Black Bourbon made?
It is blended from whiskeys distilled and aged in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and bottled by Barrell Craft Spirits' Stellum Spirits brand.
Where can I buy Stellum Black Bourbon Whiskey online?
You can order it online from Stellum Spirits listings at Del Mesa Liquor — this 750mL bottle is available for purchase and ships from San Diego, CA.
Explore the full Stellum Spirits collection, or compare cask-strength pours in our bourbon whiskey section.
The flagship went premium — experience Black Bourbon at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.