New Orleans’ Bourbon Trail Debuts at Four Hotels

Four New Orleans hotels — JW Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District and The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans — recently unveiled hand-selected barrel picks from Buffalo Trace and Angel’s Envy distilleries as part of Marriott International’s Barrel Select Program, available for bar patrons and hotel guests.

“Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon enthusiast or just beginning your journey, our ‘Bourbon Trail’ offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in the heart of New Orleans,” said Frank Zumbo, area general manager, New Orleans Marriott. “Each pour tells a story—of craftsmanship, culture, and the vibrant spirit of our city.”

Each property features its own custom, single barrel bourbon bottled exclusively for its bar:

• JW Marriott New Orleans, Lobby Lounge Single Barrel | Weller Full Proof
• New Orleans Marriott, 55 Fahrenheit Single Barrel | Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon
• New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District, Easy Virtue Single Barrels | Weller Antique 107, Eagle Rare 10 Year and Buffalo Trace
• The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, Davenport Lounge Single Barrel | Angel’s Envy

A curated flight of the bourbons is available at any of the four hotel bars. The New Orleans “Bourbon Trail” includes sampling each exclusive barrel pick at its respective location. More barrel selections are set to debut later this year.

“New Orleans was selected to participate in this barrel program because of the city’s unique bourbon culture,” said Gary Gruver, director of Global Beverage Strategy, Marriott International, Inc. “I’m looking forward to joining the New Orleans team this year in Kentucky as we select our 2025 barrel picks.”

With Marriott’s Barrel Select Program, hotel representatives travel to Kentucky’s distilleries to learn about bourbon making. Each hotel team picks a single barrel to create a limited-edition bourbon that reflects their unique hospitality.