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Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 02:24 AM

We did it. We bought the barrel. What an incredible experience. That was absolutely one of the top ten days of my life. Just an incredible experience and everyone at Jack Daniel's went above and beyond to make it very special. They even had a special flag flying for us in honor of buying a barrel. Despite many negative comments from people, this was one Hell of a great day and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!

Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 02:34 AM

The visitors center.

Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 02:36 AM

The single barrel flag.

BBL · 4 April 2017, 02:36 AM

Rolex addict
Your excitement is palpable... tell us more. Was it a 47gal? Did you get your names on a brass brick back at the factory? Sounds like you are celebratory proof for awhile!

DM

Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 02:37 AM

The tasting.

Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 02:39 AM

We like Jack.

GerardoG · 4 April 2017, 02:43 AM

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BBL

Rolex addict
Your excitement is palpable... tell us more. Was it a 47gal? Did you get your names on a brass brick back at the factory? Sounds like you are celebratory proof for awhile!

DM

It was such an incredible day that I can't even begin to describe it. They will let us know the final number of bottles that come out of the barrel in a few weeks. Yes, we got a brass brick with our names, a finished barrel, personalized barrel head, and a bunch of other goodies. After chatting with them a while, they made us Tennessee Squires. We get VIP treatment when we go to the distillery now. It was sooooo cool!!!

RichM · 4 April 2017, 02:46 AM

That's good for one hell of a hangover.

All kidding aside, huge congrats to you and your buddies.

Pictures are great.

Let the PARTY begin.

mjclark32 · 4 April 2017, 02:52 AM

That's awesome, congrats and enjoy it!

Knappo 1307 · 4 April 2017, 02:57 AM

Ill drink to that....

BNA/LION · 4 April 2017, 02:57 AM

WOW! That is Awesome Chad! Congratulations!

GB-man · 4 April 2017, 03:12 AM

Awesome. Should last awhile

nyc2la · 4 April 2017, 03:20 AM

Very cool... great pics!

cda555 · 4 April 2017, 03:22 AM

Super cool... I know some people were a little negative about you buying a barrel, but it is clear that you were buying an experience. No different than dropping $10k on a vacation. At least this way you get some jack too

FTX I · 4 April 2017, 03:25 AM

Awesome!

wantonebad · 4 April 2017, 03:27 AM

Congrats Chad!! I'm a member of a few different Bourbon Barrel Groups and we taste and buy barrels then have them bottled for us and then distribute to the group, it's very much like a store pick program and can be very rewarding. I'm glad you had fun and recommend it for anyone that is interested in taking the next step in spirit collecting!!

blue16613 · 4 April 2017, 03:33 AM

So how does this work? Once "ready" do the barrel contents fill as many of those bottles as it can and then they are shipped, en masse, to the buyer(s)?

wantonebad · 4 April 2017, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by blue16613

So how does this work? Once "ready" do the barrel contents fill as many of those bottles as it can and then they are shipped, en masse, to the buyer(s)?

Usually, yes!!

Toony · 4 April 2017, 03:37 AM

Very nice. Looks like a great experience!!

blue16613 · 4 April 2017, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Usually, yes!!

Whew!
"And, they lived happily everafter!"

MonBK · 4 April 2017, 03:50 AM

Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference between this and going to the store to buy 100 bottles?

Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blue16613

So how does this work? Once "ready" do the barrel contents fill as many of those bottles as it can and then they are shipped, en masse, to the buyer(s)?

Because of the three tier system and alcohol laws, you have to officially buy it from a local liquor store. It goes from the distillery to the state distributor and then to the liquor store where you pick it up. As for bottles, they told us it could range from 170 to 240. Each barrel is different. We're waiting on the final number.

encarter13 · 4 April 2017, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

It was such an incredible day that I can't even begin to describe it. They will let us know the final number of bottles that come out of the barrel in a few weeks. Yes, we got a brass brick with our names, a finished barrel, personalized barrel head, and a bunch of other goodies. After chatting with them a while, they made us Tennessee Squires. We get VIP treatment when we go to the distillery now. It was sooooo cool!!!

Congratulations on the barrel. More importantly, can you get me into the secret Tennessee Squire room?

Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference between this and going to the store to buy 100 bottles?

The flavor profile can vary between barrels based on age, where it was stored in the rick house, weather, etc. The barrels we sampled varied a good bit in flavor. It's also about the experience and I just can't explain that part of it. Kind of like how we get many questions here about why should I buy platinum when it looks like SS and the cost is so much more. You either get it or you don't. It was a top notch experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Zero hesitation.

Rolex addict · 4 April 2017, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by encarter13

Congratulations on the barrel. More importantly, can you get me into the secret Tennessee Squire room?

My buddy and I are heading back up there next year to see our name on the brass brick and get more photos. Way too much travel and work planned for the rest of the year. Meet us up there and we'll get you in.

wantonebad · 4 April 2017, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference between this and going to the store to buy 100 bottles?

Lots a lots of variation from barrel to barrel and each one is unique, you get to decide what you like about a barrels individual qualities and put your name on it, then have it's yield delivered to you!

TheRolexKingofLV · 4 April 2017, 03:58 AM

That looks like a great time Chad! Thanks for taking us along! Cool pics

MonBK · 4 April 2017, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Lots a lots of variation from barrel to barrel and each one is unique, you get to decide what you like about a barrels individual qualities and put your name on it, then have it's yield delivered to you!

Are you saying that if I buy 100 bottles from 100 different stores they will all taste different?

mailman · 4 April 2017, 04:03 AM

Very cool Chad

Do you all get a barrel head and finished barrel?

4 April 2017, 02:36 AM	#4
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,896	Rolex addict Your excitement is palpable... tell us more. Was it a 47gal? Did you get your names on a brass brick back at the factory? Sounds like you are celebratory proof for awhile! DM __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

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RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	That's good for one hell of a hangover. All kidding aside, huge congrats to you and your buddies. Pictures are great. Let the PARTY begin. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Ill drink to that....

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cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	Super cool... I know some people were a little negative about you buying a barrel, but it is clear that you were buying an experience. No different than dropping $10k on a vacation. At least this way you get some jack too

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FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Awesome!

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wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Congrats Chad!! I'm a member of a few different Bourbon Barrel Groups and we taste and buy barrels then have them bottled for us and then distribute to the group, it's very much like a store pick program and can be very rewarding. I'm glad you had fun and recommend it for anyone that is interested in taking the next step in spirit collecting!! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

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blue16613 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 554	So how does this work? Once "ready" do the barrel contents fill as many of those bottles as it can and then they are shipped, en masse, to the buyer(s)?

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Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	Very nice. Looks like a great experience!!

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference between this and going to the store to buy 100 bottles?

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mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Very cool Chad Do you all get a barrel head and finished barrel? __________________ JJ

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