Barrel Picks: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

🥃Barrel picks involve selecting an entire barrel of whiskey, and they are often done by liquor stores.

🌹Four Roses produces ten different bourbons, each with its own unique recipe.

👩‍💼Barrel picks are typically done by a group of people, including employees and sometimes outsiders.

🔪During the barrel pick process, several barrels are eliminated through blind tastings until the best ones are selected.

🔥Barrel picks can vary in flavor profile and age, offering a wide range of options for liquor stores to choose from.

What is a barrel pick?

—A barrel pick is when a liquor store selects and purchases an entire barrel of whiskey.

How many bourbons does Four Roses produce?

—Four Roses produces ten different bourbons, each with its own unique recipe.

Who participates in a barrel pick?

—Typically, a group of people, including employees and sometimes outsiders, participate in a barrel pick.

How are barrels eliminated during the picking process?

—Barrels are eliminated through blind tastings, where several barrels are compared and evaluated.

What factors are considered when selecting barrels?

—Flavor profile, age, and overall quality are some of the factors considered when selecting barrels.

00:00Introduction to the barrel pick process and the locations visited.

02:30Overview of the bourbons produced by Four Roses.

08:45Explanation of the elimination process during barrel picks.

11:20Tasting and analysis of different barrel picks at Huber's Winery Distillery.

14:55Discussion and comparison of the flavors and characteristics of the barrel picks.

15:30Explanation of the different finishes used in barrel picks.

18:45Insight into the variety of options available for liquor stores during barrel picks.