Detroit Whiskey Society

Barrel Picks

One of the greatest aspects of belonging to a whiskey club is the opportunity for the club to purchase its own barrel of whiskey. No two barrels of whiskey are the same, as every variable that the whiskey encounters from the time it is barreled until it is bottled will affect its character and flavor.

The Detroit Whiskey Society prides itself on finding interesting barrels from distilleries across the United States (and hopefully someday, across the world). Each barrel we select serves as a true and unique reflection of the palates of our members. Below you’ll find a library of barrel picks from the Detroit Whiskey Society:

All single barrel picks by the Detroit Whiskey Society are done through a retail partner and NO ALCOHOL SALES are done through this site.

Old Forester Distilling Co. | Bourbon

Old Forester Barrel Strength Single Barrel Bourbon

Coming Soon

Pick Details

Mash Bill – 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Char – Level 3, Medium Toast (Brown-Forman Cooperage)
Age – 4 Years, 3 Months
Proof – 131.8
Chill Filtered – No
Cost – $79.99
Yield – TBD

This barrel pick was selected in collaboration with Butter Run Saloon!

Flavor Notes

TBD

Traverse City Whiskey Co. | Rye

Cobra Rye

6/22/2021

Pick Details

Mash Bill – 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley (MGP Sourced
Char – Level 4 (Kelvin)
Age – 6 Years, 5 Months
Proof – 118
Cost – $79.99
Yield – 176 Bottles
Chill Filtered – No

This barrel pick was selected in collaboration with  Mug & Jug!

Flavor Notes

CINNAMON, RED BERRIES, GRAPE SODA, BROWN SUGAR, BIG LEAGUE CHEW, BLACK PEPPER

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Valentine Distilling | Bourbon

Mayor Pingree Red Label Single Barrel

2/2/2021

Pick Details

Mash Bill – 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley (MGP Sourced)
Char – Level 4 (Kelvin)
Age – 6 Years, 0 Months
Proof – 124
Cost – $65.99
Yield – 84 Bottles
Chill Filtered – No

This barrel pick was selected in collaboration with  Mug & Jug!

Flavor Notes

Caramel, Brown Sugar, Strawberry Vine Candy, Cinnamon Red Hots

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WhistlePig | Rye

Rye Fieri

1/19/2021

Pick Details

Mash Bill – 100% Rye
Char – Level 3 (Kelvin)
Age – 17 Years, 10 Months
Proof – 101.6
Cost – $95
Yield – Unknown
Chill Filtered – No
Distillery Origin – Canada (Alberta Distillers Limited)  
Cooperage – ISC
Barrel Toast – No
WP Rickhouse Location – 3/B/3

This barrel pick was selected in collaboration with  Mug & Jug!

Flavor Notes

Green Tea, Honey, Lemon, Cinnamon, Clove

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Traverse City Whiskey Co. | Bourbon

This is The Whiskey

9/9/2020

Pick Details

Mash Bill – 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley (MGP Sourced)
Char – Level 4 (Kelvin)
Age – 5 Years, 4 Months
Proof – 117.4
Cost – $70
Yield – 172 Bottles
Chill Filtered – No

This barrel pick was selected in collaboration with  Mug & Jug!

Flavor Notes

Snickerdoodle Cookie, Slight Banana, Citrus, Wood Sugars

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New Riff | Bourbon

Quarantine Cask

6/27/2020

Pick Details

Mash Bill – 65% Corn, 30% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Char – Level 4 (Kelvin)
Age – 4 Years, 1 Month
Proof – 105.6
Cost – $50
Yield – 197 Bottles
Chill Filtered – No

Flavor Notes

Stone Fruits, Leather, Kettle Corn

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