Barrel Ownership Company Makes Its Move into the Lone Star State in Partnership with Texas Distillery
US-based Barrel Global announces an exciting partnership with Still Austin Whiskey Co. to expand its barrel ownership offering into Texas. Starting today, Barrel Global will offer new make barrels through its online portal BarrelGlobal.com from Still Austin. Distilled in 2024, only 50 barrels will be available for purchase globally. Interested buyers should contact Barrel Global for pricing and availability.
Since its founding, Still Austin has been on a mission to create whiskeys that capture the essence of Austin’s spirit and creativity. By partnering with local farmers and employing sustainable practices, the brand has carved out a niche in the craft whiskey market. Using a custom 42-foot column still – affectionately named “Nancy” – Still Austin combines state-of-the-art technology with traditional methods to produce whiskey with unmatched depth and complexity.
Featuring a mashbill of 70% white corn, 25% brasetto rye and 5% wildfire malted barley, the Still Austin barrels available through Barrel Global utilize grains sourced exclusively from Texas farmers. These non-GMO grains are milled, mashed, fermented and distilled on-site – ensuring that every sip captures the true essence of Texas. Aged in sustainably sourced oak barrels, each whiskey draws out the natural flavors of the wood while the unique Texas climate adds an extra layer of character – making every bottle a testament to the region’s influence.
As we looked at the inspiring American craft whiskey landscape, we were intrigued by the incredible output from Texas distilleries, as the state has really cemented itself as a key area for whiskey production in the U.S. In particular, Still Austin really captivated the Barrel Global team with its dedication to sourcing grains from local farmers and employing sustainable practices while showcasing the vibrancy of Austin and the larger Texas whiskey movement through its packaging and award-winning portfolio of whiskey.
– Barrel Global founder George Koutsakis
Barrel Global: A Refresher
Through its online portal BarrelGlobal.com, consumers schedule an intake call with a representative from the company’s bourbon experts to request a barrel reservation. Consumers may request samples from various Still Austin barrels to truly personalize their selection. Upon payment, legal certification is issued to the buyer conveying full barrel rights to the purchaser.
During the maturation process, barrels will be stored in Texas at Still Austin’s warehouse facilities. Along the way, owners may schedule visits to the distillery or warehouse to check on their barrel – and pull samples to check on its taste profile and color.
At the bottling stage, Barrel Global facilitates the design, packaging, and legally compliant shipping of bottles. Barrel Global further customizes the experience by allowing consumers to create personalized labels. For buyers looking to sell bottles commercially, Barrel Global helps with obtaining a COLA (certification/exemption of label/bottle approval) and complying with the three-tier system – both legal requirements of buying and selling spirits in the US market. Additionally, at any point of barrel ownership, the customer may resell the barrel to another interested party.
In addition to the Still Austin Whiskey Company, current Barrel Global distilling partners include Kings County Distillery in New York, Dueling Grounds Distillery in Franklin, Kentucky, and Law’s Whiskey House in Colorado, among others. For hotels and retail outlets, Barrel Global also offers immediate inventory of aged stock from Kentucky-based Green River Distilling Co.
Learn more about Barrel Global on social media via Instagram: @barrelglobal | Facebook: @barrelglobal.
About Barrel Global:
One of the first front-facing barrel ownership companies in the US, Barrel Global works hand in hand with some of the most exciting, up-and-coming bourbon distilleries in the US to bring full barrel ownership to collectors, brands, and consumers. Founded by whisky expert and entrepreneur George Koutsakis, Barrel Global was created to simplify barrel ownership and make the experience as seamless and fun as possible. To guarantee the safety and security of the barrels, Barrel Global partners with distilleries and offers a state-of-the-art purchasing and stock management system for client use. Barrel Global is focused heavily on pushing the amazing bourbon and American Whiskey categories across the globe. Find out more at: https://barrelglobal.com/.
About Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Still Austin Whiskey Co. is the first true grain-to-glass distillery to open in Austin, Texas, since the end of Prohibition. Still Austin’s award-winning whiskey can be purchased in more than 30 states or sipped at their tasting room and live entertainment venue, which attracts artists, creatives, and musicians who bestow the culture of Texas on a community of whiskey lovers. All spirits are hand-crafted using grains grown by Texas farmers, who focus on sustainability by cutting carbon emissions, returning spent grains to local ranchers to feed their animals, and operating a distillery that is designed for energy efficiency and water conservation.
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