Branch & Barrel Returns Rare Bourbons for Black Friday Sale

Limited Releases Return with Holiday Pricing Branch & Barrel Distilling is bringing back two of its most popular limited-release bourbons for Black Friday, Nov. 27, at its Centennial, Colorado tasting room. Füszerek Hungarian Oak Bourbon and Cherry Port Barrel-Aged Bourbon will be available at $20 discounts—down to $80 and $60, respectively, from regular prices of $100 and $80.

The Füszerek Process Füszerek Hungarian Oak Bourbon undergoes a multi-stage aging process that begins with five years in American white oak. The bourbon then matures in a barrel seasoned with maple, vanilla, and cinnamon before a final aging period in Hungarian oak. According to Mitchell Nester, Branch & Barrel's Master Blender, "Füszerek is our most premium and popular release to date. We've had people travel from across Colorado to buy it by the case." The result balances sweetness with rich winter baking spices, woody character, and complex notes of molasses and chai.

Cherry Port Collaboration Cherry Port Barrel-Aged Bourbon is a collaboration with Purgatory Wine Cellars in Parker, Colorado. The bourbon finishes for 15 months in barrels previously used to age cherry port for 17 months. Nester described the whiskey as "bold, rich flavor reminiscent of a chocolate cherry cordial," with dark fruit flavors, dessert-wine richness, and a smooth, velvety mouthfeel.

Why It Matters

For spirits retailers and bar operators, limited-release bourbons with unique finishing techniques and collaborative partnerships represent a growing category that drives traffic and justifies premium pricing. The multi-stage barrel-aging approach—increasingly common among craft distilleries—allows producers to differentiate products and build collector demand within regional markets.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors