184: Barrel Pick Deep Dive

May 23, 2026 · 1h 13m · Season 1 · Episode 184

About this episode

Randall Janc shares insights on how to conduct a whiskey barrel pick with friends.

So as y'all well know i did a barrel pick with my buddies Jerm and Doug. on my other channel 3 guys 1 grain. I don't really know how it happened it just did. So i'm gonna give you the in's and out's of doing a barrel pick. So that if you get the chance to do one, you'll have some for knowledge. Hope you enjoy. And if you picked up one of the Bonvale Pick let me know what you think of them. Be Blessed Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== To do a whiskey barrel pick, you must partner with a licensed retailer , secure an allocation with a distillery, and sample a curated flight of single barrels to select your favorite profile. Because of the U.S. three-tier alcohol distribution system, individuals cannot buy a full barrel directly from a producer; the entire transaction and delivery must flow through a licensed liquor store, bar, or restaurant 1. Establish Your Buying Power Before reaching out to a distillery, you need to ensure you can legally handle and afford the volume. Partner with a retailer : Find a local independent liquor store owner…

People in this episode

Host: Randall Janc

Topics covered

whiskey
barrel pick
tasting
distillery
alcohol distribution

Keywords

whiskey
barrel pick
distillery
tasting group
alcohol distribution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bonvale Pick, Patreon, Bad Motivator Barrels, 3 guys 1 grain, U.S. three-tier alcohol distribution system

Places: U.S.