Single Barrel Select Program
Roll Out the Barrels for a Private Selection
on a Day Trip to Nashville from Louisville
Selecting your own premium barrel of bourbon or whiskey is a one-of-a-kind encounter that few have the opportunity to experience. Our newly crafted partnership in Nashville allows everyone to participate in the process from beginning to end — thieving samples straight from the barrel to the hand labeling of your own bottle collection. Guests may choose from a Bourbon or Rye Whiskey barrel experience, discuss tasting techniques and conduct sensory evaluations of your premium selections. Swirl! Nose! Taste! Lightly dilute! Nose! Taste! Debate! Ponder! Immerse yourself in this Mint Julep exclusive experience on a custom tour to Nashville.
Interested in learning more about this exclusive single barrel select program? Contact us directly and one of our Experience Coordinators will be in touch! Request more information through our Selection Request Form below.
Full & Half Barrels Available
Full Barrel = 180 - 160 bottlesHalf Barrel = 100 - 80 bottles
Your barrel options to choose from: Bourbons — 5 yr or 8 yrRye Whiskeys — 5yr, 8yr or 9yr
What's Included
This experience is available for guests departing from Louisville and guests already in Nashville. Per all our experiences, we offer VIP transportation to and from the vendors we visit.
- Start to finish coordination for your private barrel selection experience
- VIP transportation from Louisville to Nashville
- Premium brand barrels to choose from
- Hand-picked and personalized to your group’s tastes
- Bourbon thieving
- Hand-labeled bottles from your barrel select
- Custom labels for your bottles can be accommodated
Add-ons
When requesting this experience, if you’re interested in maximizing your full day experience or adding-on a second day of adventure — let us know if you’re interested in any of the below add-ons!
- Lunch at local Nashville restaurant
- Additional distillery tour and tasting in Nashville
- Additional distillery tour and tasting along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
How long after they pick a barrel will the bottles be ready to pick?
If the group wants to help hand label (most do), the bottles are typically ready an hour or two after barrel selection.
Is shipping the bottles an option?
Yes! There is an additional charge for shipping, and the minimum shipment per mailing address is 6 bottles.
How large of a group is recommended?
Usually the larger the group is, the longer the barrel select and bottling takes. Typically, a group of 6-10 people is perfect, BUT we can accommodate a larger group if needed.
Are these barrels for the general public/consumers only?
This barrel select program is for general consumers only, they are Not-For-Resale. Bourbon/Whiskey clubs, individuals, corporations (gifts to employees, clients), and anyone else that won’t be re-selling any or all of the bottles can buy a barrel through the barrel select program.
When is this available? How can I book?
The barrel select program is available year-round, seven days a week. If you’re interested in reserving a barrel pick for your group, please contact us directly for a quote and to begin planning.
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