Rare Character “Eclipse” Single Barrel – Bourbon Club of Arkansas x Five Star Liquor

Last Updated on November 1, 2024 by Justin Jones

PUBLISH DATE: June 28, 2024

The Rare Character Single Barrel Series continues its run of bold, high-proof releases with “Eclipse,” a cask strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey selected by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas in collaboration with Five Star Liquor.

True to its name, Eclipse represents a convergence of maturity, proof, and barrel character—an uncut, unfiltered bourbon chosen for its depth and intensity rather than mass-market appeal.

Barrel Details

• Name: Eclipse
• Producer: Rare Character
• Series: Single Barrel Series
• Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Barrel Number: VEN-769
• Age: 8 Years, 9 Months
• Proof: 131.48
• Bottling: Cask Strength (Uncut & Unfiltered)
• Selected By: Bourbon Club of Arkansas & Five Star Liquor

About Rare Character

Rare Character is an independent American whiskey brand focused on sourcing exceptional barrels from Kentucky and releasing them with minimal intervention. Rather than chasing uniformity, the brand embraces individual barrel expression, allowing proof, age, and natural variation to define each release.

This approach has made Rare Character a favorite among whiskey clubs and enthusiasts seeking high-proof, mature single barrels that retain their natural oils, structure, and concentration—bourbons that speak clearly and unapologetically for themselves.

The “Eclipse” Selection

Selected jointly by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas and Five Star Liquor, Eclipse was identified as a standout during the tasting process. Bottled at a formidable 131.48 proof and approaching nine years of age, this barrel aligns squarely with the club’s philosophy of prioritizing flavor, structure, and intensity over dilution.

As with all Rare Character Single Barrel Series releases, Eclipse is a one-of-one expression—once the bottles are gone, the barrel can never be recreated.

Reviews & Tasting Notes

No formal tasting notes or member reviews were provided at the time of publication.

This article will be updated if official reviews or tasting notes are released for historical record.

Availability

Rare Character “Eclipse” was released through Five Star Liquor in limited quantities. As a club-selected, cask strength single barrel, availability was highly limited and short-lived.