EY NERDS
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Full Barrel
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55-65 bottles, depending on final proof
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Rye Whiskey: $4,500
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Bourbon Whiskey: $5,500
1/2 Barrel
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25 bottles
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Rye Whiskey: $2,300
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Bourbon Whiskey: $2,500
1/4 Barrel
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10 bottles
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Rye Whiskey: $1,000
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Bourbon Whiskey: $1,100
1/8 Barrel
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4 bottles
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Rye Whiskey: $375
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Bourbon Whiskey: $400
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Who can join?
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Anyone who loves whiskey! 1/8 - 1/2 barrel ownership is for individuals only. Full barrel ownership can be for an individual, group, or business.
Timeline
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Availability of barrels with vary. You may have to wait a few months for a barrel with your desired whiskey
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Partial owners will take ownership of a barrel between 0 - 3 months old, depending on when inquiry about membership is made
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Ages in approximately 1.5-2 years
Tasting
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When purchasing an entire barrel: You can come in and taste your barrel as many time as you'd like, but we recommend tasting every 3 months. There will be noticeable differences at this interval. Plus, you want to have some whiskey left at the end to bottle!
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When purchasing a portion of a barrel, you will get to taste the barrel every 3 months.
Proofing
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When purchasing an entire barrel: You're able to choose what your barrel is proofed to, but we recommend taking the advice of our Head Distiller. And, who knows, you may end up with a stellar barrel and will want to keep it at cask strength.
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When purchasing a portion of a barrel: Our Head Distiller will decide the final proof of the barrel.
how it works
Welcome Package
Meet Your Barrel
Let It Age
Bottle It
Take It Home
Whiskey Nerds t-shirts
Membership keychain with access to your barrel profile
Whiskey Glasses
Facility Tour & Tasting and a free cocktail for each person in your group
*Full-barrel owners will get free food and drinks each time they visit their barrel (max every 3 months).
Taste your barrel every 3 months
*Full-barrel owners may taste their barrel as many times as they like
Learn from Head Distiller, Peter, how he decides when a barrel is finished aging, and how he chooses final proof
*Full-barrel owners will be able to give their input on final age and proof
Come in to meet your barrel
*Full-barrel owners will get to taste 3 different barrels at 3 months old and choose their favorite
Sign your barrel
Bottle it up
*Full-barrel owners will be able to bring their friends and family in to help bottle, and we will provide food for the occasion
Add a Whiskey Nerds Sticker
*Full-barrel owners have the option of adding a custom sticker
Bring your bottles home to enjoy!
*Full-barrel owners also get to keep the barrel
All members receive 20% off their bill when visiting on a non barrel tasting day.
*Payment is due in full before any perks are claimed. The membership fee includes tax. The payment be split if you are joining as a group.
FOR RETAILERS
Barrels are also available for purchase by bars, restaurants, and liquor stores.
1 Come in and choose a barrel as your own Barrel Select.
2 Taste it with your staff as it ages.
3 Bottle it up and add a custom sticker with the name of your business.
4 Keep all the bottles and the barrel!
Barrel pricing is the same as above.