Indiana’s Starlight Distillery announced the release this week of its 10-Year-Reserve Bourbon. The distillery said the bourbon “is a once in a decade expression that captures the soul of Southern Indiana’s agricultural heritage and distilling excellence.”
The release features three and four-grain mash bills including heirloom corn and Indiana rye, grown and harvested on the Huber family estate in Starlight, Indiana.
Starlight said it will host an event open to the public on Saturday, June 20th at 10am, “where visitors can meet the makers and taste firsthand this once-in-a-decade expression.”
Starlight Distillery 10-Year Reserve Bourbon
Tasting notes (from the distillery):
● Nose: Dark caramel, toasted vanilla, charred oak, and ripe orchard fruit with warm baking spice.
● Palate: Rich toffee, baked stone fruit, dark honey, and seasoned oak with remarkable depth and balance.
● Finish: Long, elegant and powerfully structured with lingering oak spice, caramelized sugar, and velvety warmth
ABV: 57.1
Availability: The bourbon will be available in limited capacity (approximately 2,000 bottles) starting June 20th, 2026 at Starlight Distillery (19816 Huber Road, Borden IN), in select markets and online.
Source: Starlight Distillery
“Every barrel reflects ten years of stewardship, patience and belief in the process. Every decision was made with one goal: to create the finest bourbon Starlight Distillery could possibly produce. “It’s not simply a 10-year bourbon, but a statement of legacy for our family.”
About Starlight Distillery
(From the distillery): he Huber family's roots in distillation run deep, originating from their ancestors in Baden Baden, Germany. In 1843, Simon Huber embarked on a journey that would change the course of his family's history forever, as he left his homeland to seek new opportunities in the United States. Simon arrived in the rural community of Starlight, located in Southern Indiana just minutes from the Ohio River. At that time, the area was renowned as the Wine and Brandy Capital of the country. As the largest fruit farm in Indiana, the Huber family desired to produce brandies from the fruit grown on their estate, continuing their ancestral legacy in distillation. It was a natural fit for the mission of Starlight Distillery, but it required a change in legislation. In 1998, the Huber family embarked on a legislative journey that led to the creation of the Farm Brandy Distillation permit in Indiana, allowing them and others in the state to produce brandies and ports. And with that, the name "Starlight Distillery" was born. In 2000, the Huber family purchased an 80-gallon pot still from the renowned German company Christian Carl, and by November 2004, the first bottle of Huber brandy was on the shelves of their retail space. From 2001 to 2013, Starlight Distillery primarily produced brandies and ports while eyeing the opportunity to work with Indiana legislators to gain a new permit allowing them to produce artisan spirits from grains. Finally, in 2013, the family achieved their goal, and Starlight Distillery became one of the first artisan distilleries in the state producing bourbon. The expansion involved implementing a new 13,000-square-foot stillhouse, adjacent to their original production area. It was in this warehouse that Carl T Bourbon was born, named after the Huber family's patriarch and a lover of the spirit himself. Carl T. and his spouse, Marcella, are the reasons that the family legacy continues into the seventh generation of ownership and distilling. Today, in addition to bourbon, Starlight Distillery produces rye, vodka, gin, and a blackberry whiskey. Their signature Red Rickhouses, located adjacent to the distillery production area, are a testament to their commitment to the craft. Starlight Distillery distributes its bourbon and spirits to 18 states and Alberta, Canada, and their family legacy rooted in distillation continues to grow stronger with each passing generation. Visit us and discover the family's unwavering dedication to their craft. For more information, visit https://starlightdistillery.com.
