Started by three friends
who loved good whiskey
In 2018, we were three guys who saw where the market was headed — not enough bourbon supply driving demand through the roof and creating impossible allocations for us and our friends to get the good whiskey that had brought us together.
One of our favorite pastimes has been traveling all over the country and picking single barrels with our friends, but that memory was vanishing quickly. So, we decided to do it our way, and invest in our own abilities to select single barrels.
We bought our first batch of barrels in 2018 — quite honestly, we did it so that we could continue the tradition of picking through good whiskey with our friends. Little did we know what would happen next.
From friends' picks
to national recognition
Well, the word got out… fast. People started talking about our barrels. It became so popular that friends were asking if they could pick a barrel of our stuff.
In February 2020, we released our first single barrel rye — and people on social media made sure the rest was history. Soon, groups from all over the country were calling to ask to come pick a barrel for themselves.
In March 2021, it hadn't stopped — so much so that we had to open our own distillery to house it all. And we're so glad we did, because now we get to share even more whiskey with enthusiasts and friends like you.
The First Barrels
Three founders purchase their first batch of single barrels in Nashville — purely to keep the tradition of picking great whiskey with friends alive.
First Public Release
February 2020 — Louisville Rickhouse releases its first single barrel rye to the public. Social media takes notice almost immediately.
Nashville Distillery Opens
Demand far exceeded what the team could manage informally. Nashville Barrel Co. opens its own distillery space in March 2021.
Louisville Expansion
To keep up with enthusiasts who supported them from day one, the team opens Louisville Rickhouse in the heart of NuLu — a government-bonded space for rare barrel pours and immersive experiences.
Experiences Launch
Five distinct tasting experiences open to the public in Louisville, starting July 1st. The mission stays the same: share great whiskey with great people.
Meet the people
behind the barrels
Single Barrel Perfection
Every bottle is hand-selected and hand-bottled at cask strength. We never cut corners on quality, and we never will. Limited releases mean maximum care.
Authentic Kentucky Flavor
We honor our location with Kentucky-sourced bourbon and rye, alongside spirits from some of the most respected distilleries outside the Bluegrass State.
Community First
This started because of a community of whiskey lovers. Every experience, every release, and every barrel pick is still done with that spirit in mind.
Now whether you visit us in
Nashville or Louisville
Come on by. Have a dram, a bottle, or a barrel — and find out why people have been talking about us since 2018.