Winner, winner, chicken dinner! In this episode of Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca crack open one of the rarest, most anticipated craft bourbon releases of 2026: the ultra-limited Starlight Mizunara Reserve 10-Year Bourbon (Batch 1).
With only 250 bottles produced by Starlight Distillery in Borden, Indiana, this bottle was released via an exclusive lottery in September 2026 for $250. Coming off double-gold acclaim at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for their 8-year Mizunara finish, Starlight dialed it up by finishing their flagship 10-year sweet mash bourbon in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks.
Bottled at 110 proof from a mash bill of 60% corn, 20% rye, and 20% malted barley, does this rare craft pour earn a spot on our Allocated Whiskey of the Year shortlist alongside Pappy and Peerless? Join us as we explore the legs, crackling crème brûlée nose, creamy mouthfeel, exotic sandalwood, and lingering toasted barrel notes.
Shoutout to Ted, Christian, and Blake at Starlight Distillery for crafting incredible spirits—and cheers to drinking local!
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Starlight Mizunara Reserve 2026, Batch 1
- Classification: Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Mizunara Barrels
- Company: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards (Starlight Distillery)
- Distillery: Starlight Distillery (Borden, IN)
- Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley
- Age: 10 Years
- Proof: 110
- Released: September 2026
- Other: Limited to 250 Bottles
- Purchased: 09/12/26 for $250 at Starlight Lottery & Direct Shipped
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NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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