Own the Barrel.
Put Your Name on the Bottle.

At Coal Pick Distillery, our Private Barrel Pick program gives you the opportunity to select and bottle your own single barrel of Kentucky bourbon — directly from our rickhouse.

No distributors. No pre-selected inventory. Just real bourbon, made here.

Schedule Your Barrel Selection Check Availability
5,600+
BARRELS PER YEAR
4,000
ACRE FARM
170-200
BOTTLES PER BARREL

The Experience

A True Kentucky Bourbon Experience

Your barrel pick begins inside our working distillery, where you’ll taste, evaluate, and select from real barrels aging in our rickhouse.

This isn’t a tour — it’s a hands-on experience built for people who want to be part of the process.

What's Included

What You Get

Guided Barrel Tasting

Sample bourbon at barrel proof with our team guiding you through each selection's unique character.

Full Inventory Access

Choose from available Coal Pick inventory, with barrels curated for your taste profile.

Select Your Barrel

Choose your exact barrel from up to five samples selected specifically for your group.

Custom Labeling

"Barrel pick by" labeling included at no extra cost. Your name or group on every bottle.

170–200 Bottles

Full barrel yield, bottled and prepared on-site at our distillery in Paradise, Kentucky.

On-Site Bottling

Bottling coordinated and completed at our distillery. No third-party involvement.

Pricing

What Does a Barrel Cost?

Our standard private barrel picks start at:

$8,800

for a 5-year barrel

Additional Options

  • Take the barrel home +$200
  • 6-year barrels +$400
  • Toasted barrels +$700
Schedule Your Barrel Selection

What That Means

Typical yield 170–200
bottles per barrel
Estimated cost $44–$52
per bottle
Important: Private barrel picks are sold directly to individuals or groups and must be picked up onsite. Retail barrel picks go through distribution and include additional cost.

The Process

How It Works

1

Reserve Your Experience

We schedule your visit and prepare barrel selections tailored to your preferences.

2

Visit the Distillery

Join us on-site in Paradise, Kentucky for a guided tasting experience.

3

Taste & Select

Sample up to five barrels and choose your favorite at barrel proof.

4

Finalize Your Label

Add your group name, logo, or custom text to your bottles.

5

Bottle & Receive

We bottle your selection and prepare it for pickup at the distillery.

Experience Details

Barrel Pick Experience

Approximately 3 hours, designed around your group and your palate.

What's Included

  • 4 people included in every barrel pick
  • Up to 5 barrel samples curated for your taste
  • Full distillery, rickhouse, and operations tour
  • Water and palate cleansers provided
  • Optional tasting of bottled Coal Pick products

Group Size & Cost

  • 4 people included
  • Up to 8 people maximum
  • $50 per additional guest
  • $350 experience fee credited toward barrel purchase

Timeline

From Selection to Bottle

Barrel selection to bottling: about 2 weeks. Bottling to delivery: 4–6 weeks.

Most distilleries take months. We deliver in weeks.

Coal Pick
4–8 Weeks
Most Distilleries
3–6+ Months

Labeling

Custom Labeling

Every barrel pick includes labeling — but we keep it simple and efficient.

Included

  • Your name, group, or logo added to the bottle
  • Uses Coal Pick's approved label structure
  • No additional cost
  • No delays

Important

  • We do not offer fully custom label redesigns requiring federal approval (TTB)
  • Custom TTB labels significantly increase cost and delay production

Logistics

Pickup & Distribution

How you receive your bourbon depends on whether this is a private or retail barrel pick.

Private Groups

  • Product must be picked up onsite at the distillery
  • No shipping available

Retail / Stores

  • Must go through 3-tier distribution
  • Available in Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida
  • Additional costs apply

Who This Is For

Is This Right for You?

Ideal For

  • Bourbon groups & clubs
  • Private collectors
  • Influencers & content creators
  • Corporate gifting (non-resale)

Not Ideal For

  • Single bottle purchases
  • Older-aged bourbon seekers
  • High-proof hazmat collectors
Limited Availability

Limited Barrel Picks Each Month

We carefully manage our barrel inventory and only offer a limited number of picks each month. Most bookings are scheduled 2–4 weeks in advance.

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Why Coal Pick

What Sets Us Apart

Faster Turnaround

Weeks, not months. We control the process from barrel to bottle.

Made & Aged On-Site

Our bourbon is produced, aged, and bottled in-house. Never sourced.

Hands-On Experience

Not a scripted tour. You taste, you choose, you own it.

Direct Access

Work directly with our team. No middlemen, no delays, no runaround.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a group?
No, but most clients share the barrel among a group. With 170–200 bottles per barrel, splitting the cost and the bourbon with friends, family, or a bourbon club is the most common approach.
Can I customize the label?
Yes, within our approved Coal Pick label format. You can add your group name, logo, or custom text. We do not offer fully custom label redesigns requiring TTB (federal) approval, as they significantly increase cost and timeline.
How long does it take?
Typically 4–8 weeks from barrel selection to delivery. Barrel selection to bottling takes about 2 weeks, and bottling to pickup is 4–6 weeks. That's significantly faster than most distillery programs.
Can I resell bottles?
Only if processed through proper retail distribution. Private barrel picks are for personal use, gifting, or group sharing. Retail distribution is available in Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida with additional costs.

Ready to Select Your Barrel?

If you're serious about owning your own bourbon, the next step is simple.

Bourbon barrels are sold as tangible goods. All purchases involve risk and are not securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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