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2026 Barrel Pick Buyers Guide

Learn how you can purchase your own bourbon barrel and then decide whether to bottle immediately or age it longer.

This extensive 42-page guide will give you a detailed walkthrough of how to buy a barrel, age it longer if you so choose, select glassware, design the label and receive your custom bottles.

From pricing to design inspiration, this is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in doing their own Barrel Pick.

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The Ultimate Bourbon Experience Starts Here

The story of every great whiskey isn't written overnight; it takes years of dedication and care that can span across generations. Each barrel holds the potential to leave a lasting mark on history. Now, you have the opportunity to write your own chapter by selecting your own Barrel Pick.

What You Will Learn From This Buyers Guide?

How to choose the right barrel for you

Understand the different types of barrels available, including distilleries, mash bills, and flavor profiles, so you can select a barrel that aligns with your taste and vision.

When to bottle and when to wait

Learn how to decide whether to bottle your barrel immediately or allow it to age longer, and how additional time in oak can shape proof, flavor, and character.

How proof selection really works

Explore the differences between cask strength, full proof, 100 proof, and custom proofs, and how each impacts the final drinking experience.

How sampling guides better decisions

See how barrel samples are pulled and used to evaluate flavor and determine the ideal proof before bottling.

The complete barrel pick process, step by step

Get a clear walkthrough of the entire journey, from selecting a barrel to secure storage, bottle and label design, and legally compliant pickup of your finished bottles.

How many bottles you can expect from a barrel

Learn what factors influence bottle yield, including barrel size, proof, and angel's share, so there are no surprises at bottling time.

How to design a bottle that stands out

Discover design inspiration and best practices for glass selection, labeling, and presentation that elevate your release beyond a standard private bottling.

What it really costs to do a barrel pick

Understand the full financial picture, including barrel pricing, design, bottling, taxes, and shipping, all laid out clearly and transparently.

How to avoid common first-time mistakes

Learn what experienced buyers wish they had known before their first barrel pick, helping you make confident, informed decisions from day one.

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