Single barrel bourbon is whiskey bottled from one individual barrel, rather than blended together from many. Every bottle in a single barrel release comes from that one cask — so each barrel has its own distinct flavor, proof, and character.
Single barrel vs. small batch vs. standard
Most bourbon you see on a shelf is blended for consistency — a distillery mingles dozens or even hundreds of barrels so every bottle tastes the same year to year. Small batch narrows that to a smaller, hand-selected group of barrels. Single barrel goes all the way: every bottle in the release comes from one specific cask, with nothing else blended in.
Because no two barrels age exactly alike — even side by side in the same rickhouse — a single barrel captures the character of that one cask: its own proof, color, and flavor. It's bourbon at its most individual.
What's a "single barrel pick"?
You'll often hear about a "single barrel pick," "store pick," or "private selection." That's when a retailer, bar, or group tastes samples pulled from several different barrels and chooses the one they want to bottle exclusively. The result is a one-of-a-kind release you can't get anywhere else — and selecting one is genuinely fun.
Taste it for yourself in Louisville
Our Single Barrel Experience puts you in the picker's seat: taste through barrel candidates, choose the one that speaks to you, and leave with a bottle of your selection. It's the most hands-on way to understand what "single barrel" really means — and it makes a standout gift or group outing. You can also pick a single barrel with us directly.