Dragon's Milk · Pick #175
Origin Small Batch Toasted Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Bourbon
- 5 yr
- 124.1 proof
Barrel yield: 192 bottles
$99
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Willett · Pick #173
Family Estate Bottled "You Only Live Twice" Single Barrel 14 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Bourbon
- 14
- 116.8 proof
Barrel yield: 98 bottles
$799
OADE Armagnac · Pick #170
OADE Domaine du Carpoulat "Yak To The Future" 1980 Armagnac
- Armagnac
- 44 yr
- 105.0 proof
Barrel yield: 108 bottles
$324
Bluegrass Distillers · Pick #168
Elkwood Reserve Aged 11 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Spanish Oak Barrels
- Bourbon
- 11 1/2 yr
- 122.0 proof
Barrel yield: 116 bottles 5.0 out of 5.0, (2)
$140
Bluegrass Distillers · Pick #167
Elkwood Reserve Aged 11 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted Oak Barrels
- Bourbon
- 11 1/2 yr
- 120.0 proof
Barrel yield: 74 bottles 5.0 out of 5.0, (2)
$140
Tumblin’ Dice
Tumblin Dice Jamaican Rum Finished 10 Year Single Barrel "PLDC" Rye Straight Whiskey
- Rye Whiskey
- 10 yr
- 111.46 proof
$99
Only 4 left
Raconteur
Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Mizunara Casks
- Rye Whiskey
5.0 out of 5.0, (6)
From $130
Only 4 left
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Behind the Barrel
Not Every Barrel Makes the Cut.
A great label doesn't guarantee great whiskey. We go to the source, taste through barrels, compare their character, and choose the expressions that stand apart. Some are bold and unconventional. Others are beautifully balanced. What matters is what's in the glass.
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We explore distilleries, producers, and distinctive barrels worth investigating.
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We evaluate each candidate, often alongside members of our whiskey community.
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Only the expressions we believe in become Prime Barrel selections.
Every barrel takes its own path to the bottle. The standard stays the same.
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Single Barrel Whiskey, Answered.
What sets a Prime Barrel pick apart, how we choose them, and how to bring one home.
What is a single barrel pick?
A single barrel pick is whiskey bottled from one individual barrel instead of a blend of many. Because no two barrels age exactly alike, every pick has its own character. We taste through barrels at the source and choose the ones that stand apart. Only those earn a Prime Barrel label.
Do I need a membership to buy?
No. Anyone can buy our public releases without a membership. The optional Prime Barrel Whiskey Club (opens in a new tab) adds earlier access to new picks, member-only releases, chances to join selections and tastings, and exclusive experiences. Membership is a one-time payment and is lifetime and transferable.
How does Prime Barrel select its barrels?
Every selection goes through three steps. First we discover distilleries, producers and barrels worth a closer look. Then we taste each candidate, often with members of our whiskey community. Finally we select only the barrels we believe in. A famous label alone never makes the cut. What matters is what's in the glass.
Why are barrel picks limited?
One barrel yields a limited number of bottles, and once they sell out that exact whiskey is gone. That's why each pick is individually selected and limited in quantity. Browse the picks available now.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes. Orders of three or more eligible bottles ship free within the U.S. See eligible bottles. You must be 21 or older to purchase.
Can I select a private barrel for my group or business?
Yes. We offer private barrel selections for groups, businesses and special occasions. Explore private barrel selections.
