Description
New Louisville 7 Year Barrel Hunter Bourbon (750mL) is a single-barrel-selected straight bourbon distilled in Indiana and hand-picked, aged, and bottled by New Louisville Barrel House at a robust 120.8 proof. It’s built for drinkers who want high-proof intensity over easy sipping.
Process & Profile
This expression comes from barrel SPHK07, one of the single barrels New Louisville Barrel House selects for its limited-release program rather than a blended, multi-barrel batch. The whiskey was distilled in Indiana — the state home to MGP Ingredients, the sourcing hub behind many of the bourbon brands on shelves today — then aged seven years before bottling at 60.4% ABV / 120.8 proof, well above the 80-90 proof most straight bourbons carry. It’s part of the brand’s “Barrel Hunter” Halloween capsule, which has also included barrels labeled Graveyard Candy and Jack-O-Bourbon, each drawn from a different single barrel and dressed in its own themed artwork.
On the nose, rich caramel and vanilla lead, backed by toasted oak, brown sugar, dark stone fruit, and a streak of char with warm baking spice underneath.
On the palate, the high proof shows immediately: cinnamon and black pepper heat wrap around caramel and dark sugar, with toasted oak, dried fruit, and barrel char carrying through a dense, full-bodied middle.
The finish runs long and warming, with oak char, caramelized sugar, and vanilla lingering well after the burn from the 120.8 proof fades.
Where the brand’s standard Kentucky 7-Year single barrels lean on regional label art, Barrel Hunter trades that for a Halloween theme and a higher proof point than most of the line, making it the more intense pick for drinkers who found the standard release too tame.
Serve neat in a Glencairn glass to let the barrel char and dark fruit open up; a splash of water tames the proof for slower sipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this whisky?
A single-barrel, 7-year straight bourbon distilled in Indiana and selected, aged, and bottled by New Louisville Barrel House under its Halloween-themed Barrel Hunter label.
What are the specs?
7 years old, bottled from single barrel SPHK07 at 120.8 proof (60.4% ABV), 750mL. The producer does not publish a mash bill for this barrel.
What does it taste like?
Caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak on the nose; cinnamon, dark sugar, and barrel char on the palate; a long, warming finish with lingering oak and vanilla.
How should you enjoy it?
Neat in a Glencairn glass, or with a few drops of water to soften the high proof.
Why is this release notable?
It’s bottled from a single hand-selected barrel at nearly 121 proof, well above the brand’s standard releases, as part of a limited Halloween capsule series.
