A limited-edition release inspired by patience, quiet wisdom and the extraordinary character that only time can reveal
NEW YORK, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orphan Barrel presents, Night Sage, a 25-Year-Old Blended Canadian Whisky, as the 25th limited-edition release in the Orphan Barrel Collection. An endeavor to time-honor and capture high-quality liquid from barrels that have been aging in the vast Diageo whisky inventory, Orphan Barrel is a project that seeks to bottle rare whiskeys inspired by creativity, quality, good times and great stories. Like all releases from Orphan Barrel, Night Sage is a limited-edition whisky released in just one exclusive batch, so once it is gone, it is gone forever. Night Sage is now available at select spirits retailers nationwide as well as TheBar.com and ReserveBar.com for a suggested retail price of $225 per 750mL bottle.
Inspired by the snow owl, said to only appear to those worthy of its knowledge, the artwork on the Night Sage label represents themes of patience and wisdom, in a metaphor that pays homage to the passage of time and the craft of developing the finest whiskies. The second Blended Canadian Whisky in the Orphan Barrel Collection, Night Sage features liquid that was distilled in Ontario and Manitoba. The whisky was matured in two different barrel types - first-dump oak barrels, used only once prior, and multi-use barrels, both of which previously held other Canadian whisky, imparting a complex flavor profile.
"Night Sage reflects the guiding principle of the Orphan Barrel project: a fundamental respect for time and the patience to allow whiskies to mature under careful supervision until they are at their peak," said Mark Balkenende, Master Blender Canada at Diageo. "After 25 years in seasoned oak, this whisky reveals remarkable depth, layered richness and an elegant finish that rewards slow appreciation."
Night Sage opens with aromas of butterscotch, vanilla and gently toasted oak, leading to a smooth palate layered with brown sugar, golden toffee, walnut and fig. The finish is warm and lingering, with notes of dried fruit, vanilla and oak. To fully appreciate its character, Orphan Barrel recommends enjoying Night Sage neat or over one large ice cube.
For more information on Orphan Barrel Night Sage Blended Canadian Whisky Aged 25 Years, visit www.orphanbarrel.com and follow @orphanbarrel on Instagram.
ABOUT ORPHAN BARREL: Orphan Barrel is an endeavor to time-honor and capture high-quality liquid from barrels that have been aging independently to share them with whiskey connoisseurs. We are inspired by creativity, quality liquid, good times and great stories. These are limited edition whiskies released in one exclusive batch, so once they are gone, they are gone forever.
ABOUT DIAGEO: Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
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Please Drink Responsibly. NIGHT SAGE Blended Canadian Whisky. 45% Alc/Vol. OB Spirits Co., Bardstown, KY.
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