{"product_id":"nulu-summer-jam-2026-8-year-barrel-proof-bourbon","title":"New Louisville \"Summer Jam 2026\" 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey 142.6 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e**PRE-ORDER ITEM | EXPECTED TO SHIP SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2026**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e*PLEASE NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS INCLUDED IN YOUR ORDER WILL BE SHIPPED TOGETHER UPON THE ARRIVAL OF THIS BOTTLE*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Louisville \"Summer Jam\" 2026 8 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon bottled at a staggering 142.6 proof (71.3% ABV) from Nulu's New Louisville Barrel House. Released as Batch SJ2026 and aged a full eight years, this straight bourbon whiskey delivers concentrated dark fruit, caramelized sugar, and toasted oak in a viscous, full-bodied pour built for serious bourbon collectors and high-proof enthusiasts. This is a pre-order item, expected to ship September\/October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Louisville Barrel House built its reputation on hunting down standout barrels — ones with the maturity, depth, and structural balance to be bottled undiluted and let speak for themselves. Summer Jam 2026 is that philosophy dialed up to peak intensity, an eight-year-old bourbon presented at extreme proof so nothing about its oak-driven character gets lost in the glass. It's the kind of limited small-batch release that Kentucky whiskey collectors circle on their calendars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark berry preserves, caramelized sugar, toasted oak, warm baking spice, faint citrus peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberry and cherry jam, rich vanilla, brown sugar sweetness, cinnamon and clove, mature oak weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with lingering oak tannin, dark fruit sweetness, and a slow-building peppery heat from the high proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.3% (142.6 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSJ2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Louisville Barrel House (Nulu)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLouisville, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e A limited Batch SJ2026 release worth adding to any serious collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-proof enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 142.6 proof, this hazmat-strength pour is built for those who want maximum flavor concentration and intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey gifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standout gift for the bourbon lover who already has the \"easy\" bottles covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow sipping and exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the dark fruit and oak layers over a long evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Summer Jam 2026 different from a standard bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Jam 2026 is bottled at a massive 142.6 proof (71.3% ABV) with no dilution, compared to the 80-90 proof of most standard bourbons, so the eight-year oak character and dark fruit flavors come through with far more intensity and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails or best sipped neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is primarily a sipping bourbon meant for neat pours or a splash of water, since its barrel-proof strength and concentrated flavor make it better suited to slow enjoyment than mixing, though a small amount can add serious depth to a bold Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow strong is 142.6 proof compared to other bourbons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 142.6 proof, this bourbon falls into \"hazmat\" territory, well above typical barrel-proof releases in the 110-130 range, making it one of the more intense straight bourbons available for collectors seeking extreme cask-strength expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will this pre-order bourbon ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Summer Jam 2026 release is expected to ship in September\/October 2026, so ordering now reserves your bottle from this limited small-batch run ahead of its official release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Summer Jam 2026 a good gift for a bourbon collector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, its limited Batch SJ2026 designation, eight-year age statement, and extreme proof make it a memorable and distinctive gift for anyone already deep into bourbon collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nulu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53737916989734,"sku":"NEW-LOUISVILLE-8-YEAR-SU-4TPOB0","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7951\/6015\/files\/2026.jpg?v=1787269813","url":"https:\/\/pbexpressliquor.com\/products\/nulu-summer-jam-2026-8-year-barrel-proof-bourbon","provider":"PB Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}