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Jim Beam

Clermont, KY

Beam Private Barrel Club (Knob Creek)

Program running

Open to individuals

This is the most transparent program on the list. Jim Beam opened up Knob Creek picks direct to consumers, with a real published deposit, price floor, and timeline. Booker's isn't part of this yet. Book direct at beamdistilling.com.

What's confirmed

Minimum commitment A whole barrel, yielding 100 to 175 bottles.1,2official
Rough cost A $1,000 non-refundable deposit at booking, credited toward the final cost. Bottles are priced from $59.99 each, with the final total set per bottle based on yield. Full balance is due at pickup.1,2official
Lead time 90 to 120 days from selection to bottles ready.1,2official
Tasting On-site private tour of the Fred B. Noe Distillery plus a rackhouse tasting of several single-barrel options, guided by staff.1,2official
Who can buy Direct-to-consumer. This is Beam's first program open to individuals and private groups, up to 8 guests per booking. Must be 21 or older.1,2official
Contact Book through the Beam Private Barrel Club booking link at beamdistilling.com. General distillery phone: (502) 543-9877.2,1official

What we're still confirming

Sources

  1. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/james-b-beam-distilling-co-launches-beam-private-barrel-club--the-distillerys-first-consumer-single-barrel-program-302327487.html
  2. https://beamdistilling.com/articles/private-barrel-selection-kentucky

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