COLUMBUS, OH (August 13, 2025) – Watershed Distillery and OHLQ are back with a six-barrel drop of barrel strength bourbon, each one unblended, bold, and bottled straight from the cask. This is Barrel Strength: a powerful, flavor-first lineup selected exclusively for Ohio.
Six cards. Six barrels. No repeats. From the spiced seven-year King to the velvet-smooth Joker, each bottle plays its own power move.
What to Know
- Release: August 2025 at select OHLQ locations
- Product: Watershed Barrel Strength Single Barrels
- ABV: Varies by barrel (All cask strength)
- Age range: 4–7 years
- Price: $59.99 + tax
- Bottled in Ohio. For Ohio.
Meet the Deck
Ace of Spades (7YO 134 proof): Dark chocolate, cocoa, caramel, dried fruit; layered and complexKing of Spades (7YO 135 proof): Floral & tropical atop warm spice; elegant, aged 7 yearsQueen of Spades (7YO 133 proof): Caramel, vanilla, cedar; bold with toasted marshmallow notesJack of Spades (7 YO 134 proof): Vanilla cream, nougat, Cowtail candy; indulgent and smooth10 of Spades (6 YO 131 proof): Caramel drizzle, pecan, cinnamon-like dessert in a glassJoker (4 YO 124 proof): Vanilla, cream, nutmeg & clove; eggnog meets bourbon in a velvet pour
From Watershed:
“Each of these barrels had something to say,” said Ryan Venrick, Cask Manager. “Our job was to listen and bottle them exactly as we found them.”
From OHLQ:
“OHLQ is proud to be celebrating another OHLQ Exclusive release with Watershed Distillery,” said Jackie DeGenova, Superintendent of the Ohio Division of Liquor. “We are excited to once again bring special single barrels to Ohio bourbon enthusiasts to collect a winning hand.”
Act Fast: These single barrels won’t be back. Find them while they last at OHLQ.com.
ABOUT WATERSHED DISTILLERY
Founded in 2010, Watershed Distillery produces Ohio’s top-selling bourbon and gin portfolios, along with an award-winning vodka and a rotating line of specialty spirits. Built in the heart of Columbus, Watershed stands for bold flavor, relentless craft, and genuine connection. Every bottle reflects the spirit of our team and the community that helped build it. The distillery offers daily tours and is home to Watershed Kitchen & Bar—recognized among Columbus’ top destinations for food and cocktails. Learn more at watersheddistillery.com or follow along @watersheddistillery.
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