How old are the barrels we taste?

Guests sample five hand-selected 5-year-old barrels as part of the experience.

How long until the barrels are bottled?

Barrels typically take approximately 30 days to be bottled after selection; you’ll be notified when ready.

How many bottles does a barrel yield and how much do they cost?

Yields generally fall between 100–175 bottles; pricing is approximately $69.99 per bottle at bottling, with final cost depending on yield.

Is the experience private?

The experience accepts up to eight guests per session; it’s intimate but not single-party private unless you book all spots.

What deposit or payment is required?

A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to reserve the experience and is applied as credit toward the final barrel cost.

Can you ship my bottles?

Guests must pick up their bottles at the distillery and pay the remaining balance upon pickup; shipping is not handled at selection.

Choose Your Own Bourbon: Private Barrel Selection at Rock Town Distillery

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Pick your own private barrel after a behind-the-scenes tour and five distinct barrel tastings at Rock Town Distillery in Little Rock. This two-hour, 21+ experience pairs cask-strength bourbon with a locally inspired meal and makes for an unforgettable souvenir or collector’s release.

2 hours

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From $585.00

Rock Town Distillery’s Private Barrel Selection Experience in Little Rock, Arkansas offers an unusual way to lock a memory of place into a bottle. Set a few blocks from the Arkansas River and the Arkansas River Trail, the distillery turns the craft of bourbon into a participatory adventure: a behind-the-scenes tour, five barrel tastings of five-year-old spirits, and the chance to claim an entire private barrel to be bottled at cask strength. The afternoon begins with a guided look through Rock Town Distillery’s working floor—stills, floor—stills, barrels, and cooperage practices explained by staff who know maturation as much as flavor. Guests sample five hand-selected 5-year-old barrels, each bearing a distinct profile shaped by oak char, warehouse position, and the Little Rock climate. The barrels are unfiltered and bottled at cask strength, so your final selection captures the raw, concentrated character of that particular aging story. After tasting, you pick the barrel that best matches your palate. Barrels usually yield 100–175 bottles and are bottled about 30 days after selection; a deposit secures the task and the distillery notifies you when your private bottling is ready for pickup. The experience is intentionally small and social—the maximum group size is eight—so conversations with the distillers and comparisons across barrels feel personal and granular. A curated, locally inspired meal rounds out the visit, pairing Rock Town’s spirits with Arkansas flavors. It’s a practical celebration of regional ingredients and small-batch craft, and it makes the selection more than a purchase: it’s a souvenir, a party favor, and a cellar-worthy keepsake. The tour’s 21+ policy ensures a focused tasting environment; bring ID and expect safety rules that keep the production area compliant. What makes this experience stand out for travelers is its adjacency to outdoor activity. Pair a selection day with a morning on the Arkansas River Trail, fishing along the river, or a paddle; you’ll return with fresh perspectives on place, flavor, and the industrial craft that transforms grain and wood into bourbon. For collectors and curious drinkers alike, owning a barrel from Rock Town Distillery is an immediate, tangible link to Little Rock’s craft scene. Practical notes: the experience runs about two hours, requires a $500 non-refundable deposit credited toward the barrel, and is limited to guests 21 and older. Pick up and final payment happen at the distillery. Reserve well in advance—Rock Town caps these sessions at eight guests, and deposits are required to hold a barrel selection date. Bottles are priced from $69.99 each at bottling; final cost depends on yield. Because barrels are bottled unfiltered at cask strength, consider a decanter or proper storage and plan pickup logistics—Rock Town requires in-person pickup and final payment at the distillery during business hours.

About Rock Town Distillery

Rock Town Distillery, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a craft whiskey distillery known for hand-made bourbon, rye, and experimental small-batch spirits. The distillery operates public and private tours, tasting experiences, and interactive classes that connect visitors with the whiskey-making process.

Experiences include the Private Barrel Selection Experience—guests choose their own bourbon barrel after a behind-the-scenes tour and tastings; the Progressive Whiskey Tour, a 90-minute walkthrough from grain to glass with hands-on sampling; the Rock Town Distillery Guided Tour, a one-hour tour with a tasting of eight award-winning spirits; the Hand Bottling Tour, where participants bottle Arkansas Bourbon straight from the barrel; and the Gold Rush Cocktail Class, a mixology session to craft classic and personalized cocktails.

Tours are led by knowledgeable guides who explain fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging, and tastings feature five- and five-year-old spirits and unfiltered whiskey samples. The distillery emphasizes quality ingredients, transparent production methods, and licensed operations compliant with state regulations. Facilities include a copper still, fermentation tanks, and a barrel warehouse that visitors can explore.

Rock Town Distillery has received regional recognition for award-winning spirits and operates with a focus on visitor safety, product consistency, and authentic Arkansas flavor. The combination of guided education, hands-on experiences, and retail options makes it a trusted destination for whiskey enthusiasts, groups, and visitors seeking a memorable, locally rooted tasting experience in Little Rock. On-site retail sales and private event options provide seamless ways to purchase bottles, schedule group visits, or host memorable Arkansas distillery celebrations and year-round.

Choose Your Own Bourbon: Private Barrel Selection at Rock Town Distillery

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