{"id":3695,"date":"2026-09-21T17:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T22:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=3695"},"modified":"2026-09-21T23:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T04:19:00","slug":"arkansas-barrel-heads-rare-character-n21-065","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/21\/arkansas-barrel-heads-rare-character-n21-065\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Character N21-065 Bourbon: Arkansas Barrel Heads Single Barrel at 124.42 Proof"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- gs-stylemanager -->\n\n\n<section class=\"abhr-section abhr-dark abhr-hero alignfull alignfull\">\n<div class=\"abhr-wrap\">\n<div class=\"abhr-hero-grid\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"abhr-eyebrow\">Arkansas Barrel Heads \u00d7 Rare Character<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"abhr-title\">Barrel Heads of Constant Sorrow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-deck\">An 8-year, 9-month Kentucky straight bourbon, selected by Arkansas Barrel Heads and bottled at 124.42 proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-body\">Arkansas Barrel Heads has announced the arrival of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rarecharacterwhiskey.com\/\">Rare Character<\/a> barrel N21-065, with 130 bottles available in the announced release and a member price of $105.41 out the door through Purspirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-actions\">\n<a class=\"abhr-button\" href=\"#abhr-release\">Release &amp; pickup details<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"abhr-button\" href=\"#abhr-barrel\">Explore the barrel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-small\">Independent release coverage from ArkansasLiquor.com. We report on the bottles; we do not sell alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-placeholder abhr-placeholder-tall\" aria-label=\"Suggested image placeholder: full bottle portrait\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rare-character-arkansas-barrel-heads-single-barrel-bourbon-instagram-story.webp\" alt=\"Rare Character single-barrel bourbon selected by Arkansas Barrel Heads\" width=\"174\" height=\"838\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-stats\" aria-label=\"Release at a glance\">\n<div class=\"abhr-stat\">\n<p class=\"abhr-stat-value\">8 yr \u00b7 9 mo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-stat-label\">Age statement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-stat\">\n<p class=\"abhr-stat-value\">124.42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-stat-label\">Proof \u00b7 62.21% ABV<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-stat\">\n<p class=\"abhr-stat-value\">130<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-stat-label\">Bottles announced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-stat\">\n<p class=\"abhr-stat-value\">$105.41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-stat-label\">ABH price \u00b7 Out the door<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gsbp-2c894b3 alignfull\" data-type=\"section-component\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/arkansas-barrel-heads-rare-character-bourbon-single-barrel-n21-065-purspirit-release.webp\" alt=\"Arkansas Barrel Heads Rare Character bourbon bottle held at Purspirit Liquor Co.\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"abhr-section abhr-white alignfull alignfull\" id=\"abhr-barrel\">\n<div class=\"abhr-wrap\">\n<div class=\"abhr-grid\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"abhr-eyebrow\">The release file \u00b7 N21-065<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"abhr-heading\">One barrel. Its own character.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-body\">Announced by Abe Wyly in the Arkansas Barrel Heads Facebook group, the selection is part of Rare Character\u2019s Single Barrel Series. The bottle identifies the whiskey as Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, bottled at cask strength in a 750 mL format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-body\">Rare Character describes its Single Barrel Series as a rotating selection of independently bottled American whiskeys, including bourbons, ryes and finished whiskeys. For this selection, the bottle\u2019s identifying details are barrel N21-065, an age of 8 years and 9 months, and 124.42 proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<dl class=\"abhr-details\">\n<div class=\"abhr-detail-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-dt\">Brand \/ series<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-dd\">Rare Character \u00b7 Single Barrel Series<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-detail-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-dt\">Whiskey type<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-dd\">Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-detail-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-dt\">Selected by<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-dd\">Arkansas Barrel Heads<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-detail-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-dt\">Barrel<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-dd\">N21-065<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-detail-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-dt\">Age<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-dd\">8 years, 9 months<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-detail-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-dt\">Strength<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-dd\">124.42 proof \u00b7 62.21% ABV \u00b7 Cask strength<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-detail-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-dt\">Bottle size<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-dd\">750 mL<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-detail-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-dt\">Retail partner<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-dd\">Purspirit<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"abhr-placeholder abhr-placeholder-square\" aria-label=\"Suggested image placeholder: bottle specification label\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gsbp-269f38b\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rare-character-arkansas-barrel-heads-barrel-n21-065-label-detail.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-note\">The 130-bottle figure and $105.41 out-the-door member price come from the ABH announcement. They describe the announced release, not a live inventory count or a guarantee of current pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"abhr-section abhr-dark alignfull alignfull\" id=\"abhr-tasting\">\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-shell\">\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-layout\">\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-intro\">\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-kicker\">From the announcement \u00b7 N21-065<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"abhr-tasting-title\">The selector\u2019s tasting notes.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-lead\">Abe Wyly\u2019s description of Rare Character N21-065 highlights vanilla, oak and toffee, followed by a long finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-glass\">In the glass: Wyly also noted pronounced legs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-cards\">\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-card\">\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-card-label\">01 \/ Flavor note<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"abhr-tasting-card-name\">Vanilla<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-card\">\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-card-label\">02 \/ Flavor note<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"abhr-tasting-card-name\">Oak<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-card\">\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-card-label\">03 \/ Flavor note<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"abhr-tasting-card-name\">Toffee<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-card abhr-tasting-card-finish\">\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-card-label abhr-tasting-card-label-dark\">04 \/ Finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"abhr-tasting-card-name abhr-tasting-card-name-dark\">Long finish<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-tasting-credit\">\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-source\">Source: <a class=\"abhr-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2398823890473176\/permalink\/2946359882386238\/\">Abe Wyly \u00b7 Arkansas Barrel Heads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-tasting-disclosure\">Reported selector\u2019s impressions, not an independent ArkansasLiquor.com tasting review.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"abhr-section alignfull alignfull\" id=\"abhr-artwork\">\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-wrap\">\n<p class=\"abhr-eyebrow\">The bottle\u2019s personality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"abhr-heading\">The artwork. The wax. The details.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-wax-lead\">Arkansas Barrel Heads calls this pick \u201cBarrel Heads of Constant Sorrow.\u201d Its \u201cOh Bourbon Where Art Thou\u201d artwork and pale yellow wax give the bottle two distinctive visual details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-grid\">\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-card\">\n<p class=\"abhr-wax-label\">The ABH artwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"abhr-wax-title\">\u201cOh Bourbon, Where Art Thou\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"abhr-wax-art-img\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rare-character-arkansas-barrel-heads-bourbon-release-feature-artwork.webp\" alt=\"Arkansas Barrel Heads artwork reading Oh Bourbon Where Art Thou\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-wax-caption\">The artwork gives \u201cBarrel Heads of Constant Sorrow\u201d its own identity above the Rare Character Single Barrel Series label.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-card\">\n<p class=\"abhr-wax-label\">Reading the wax color<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"abhr-wax-title\">More than a finishing touch.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-detail\">\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-image-frame\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"abhr-wax-bottle-img\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rare-character-arkansas-barrel-heads-bourbon-bottle-yellow-wax.webp\" alt=\"Pale yellow wax on the neck of Arkansas Barrel Heads Rare Character N21-065\" width=\"174\" height=\"444\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-explanation\">\n<p class=\"abhr-wax-copy\">This bottle\u2019s wax appears pale yellow. In Whisky Advocate\u2019s 2024 guide featuring co-founder Pablo Moix, Rare Character\u2019s wax colors group similar\u2014but not necessarily identical\u2014flavor profiles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<dl class=\"abhr-wax-key\">\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-key-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-wax-key-term\">Pastel yellow<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-wax-key-value\">K21 and K13<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-wax-key-row\">\n<dt class=\"abhr-wax-key-term\">Yellow<\/dt>\n\n\n\n<dd class=\"abhr-wax-key-value\">KBT<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-wax-note\">Those are the guide\u2019s color\/code pairings, not an identification of this barrel. It does not list N21-065, so the wax alone does not establish this bottle\u2019s mash bill or distillery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-wax-source\">Source: <a class=\"abhr-link\" href=\"https:\/\/whiskyadvocate.com\/rare-character-whiskey-bottle-codes-guide\">Whisky Advocate \u00b7 Pablo Moix\u2019s wax and bottle-code guide<\/a> (July 29, 2024).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"abhr-section abhr-gold alignfull alignfull\" id=\"abhr-release\">\n<div class=\"abhr-wrap\">\n<div class=\"abhr-grid\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"abhr-eyebrow\">Release &amp; pickup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"abhr-heading\">Follow the ABH \u201cIN\u201d post.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-body\">In the announcement, Wyly scheduled the member \u201cIN\u201d post for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., with a reminder planned earlier that day. Members should follow the Arkansas Barrel Heads post for participation instructions and any subsequent updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-pickup-card\">\n<h3 class=\"abhr-subheading\">The announced plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-step\">\n<p class=\"abhr-step-num\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"abhr-subheading\">Member claim post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-small\">Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., as stated in the announcement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-step\">\n<p class=\"abhr-step-num\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"abhr-subheading\">Weekend transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-small\">The Rare Character bottles were to be collected alongside ABH\u2019s Jack Daniel\u2019s selection and brought to Little Rock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-step\">\n<p class=\"abhr-step-num\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"abhr-subheading\">Monday pickup target<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-small\">Wyly said the aim was Monday pickup for both selections in Little Rock and in-store at Purspirit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-note\">Pickup was described as a target, not a confirmed appointment. Check the group\u2019s latest instructions before traveling or arranging collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-actions\">\n<a class=\"abhr-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2398823890473176\/permalink\/2946359882386238\/\">Read the ABH announcement<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-small\">Facebook sign-in or group membership may be required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"abhr-placeholder abhr-placeholder-wide\" aria-label=\"Suggested image placeholder: Purspirit storefront or release display\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gsbp-71c1f08\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/arkansas-barrel-heads-rare-character-bourbon-single-barrel-n21-065-purspirit-release.webp\" alt=\"Arkansas Barrel Heads Rare Character bourbon bottle held at Purspirit Liquor Co.\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-caption\">Wyly thanked Kyle Boswell and Purspirit for the member pricing. Purchases and pickup arrangements are handled through the retailer and the group\u2019s release process, not ArkansasLiquor.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"abhr-section abhr-white alignfull alignfull\">\n<div class=\"abhr-wrap\">\n<p class=\"abhr-eyebrow\">Independent Arkansas spirits coverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"abhr-heading\">The source behind the story.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-source-row\">Release specifications, announced quantity, pricing, timing and tasting impressions: Abe Wyly\u2019s Arkansas Barrel Heads announcement and the supplied bottle photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-source-row\">\n<a class=\"abhr-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2398823890473176\/permalink\/2946359882386238\/\">Arkansas Barrel Heads original announcement<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-source-row\">\n<a class=\"abhr-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rarecharacterwhiskey.com\/single-barrel-series\">Rare Character\u2019s official Single Barrel Series overview<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-related\">\n<h3 class=\"abhr-subheading\">More Arkansas Barrel Heads coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-body\">\n<a class=\"abhr-link\" href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/arkansas-barrel-heads-jack-daniels-rye-coy-hill-131-7-proof\/\">ABH\u2019s 131.7-proof Jack Daniel\u2019s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye announcement<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abhr-footer\">\n<p class=\"abhr-small\">ArkansasLiquor.com is an independent, non-commercial news and information website. It does not sell alcohol or accept orders, reservations or payments for bottles. Follow the retailer and selecting group for current availability, pricing and pickup instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"abhr-small\">Release information reflects the supplied announcement. Price and availability may change. Please enjoy responsibly. 21+.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arkansas Barrel Heads announces Rare Character N21-065: an 8-year, 9-month Kentucky straight bourbon at 124.42 proof, with 130 bottles and an announced $105.41 out-the-door member price through 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