NEW YORK – September 3, 2025 — Barrel Global, the U.S.-based barrel ownership company, has announced a new partnership with Middle West Spirits to offer Old Elk Wheated Bourbon new-fill single barrels to customers. This limited-edition release includes 50–100 200-liter barrels, available for $2,500 each, with discounts for purchasing two or more.
“Old Elk has gained great recognition and popularity since its founding and whiskey enthusiasts will have the opportunity to have a barrel of their own,” said George Koutsakis, Founder of Barrel Global.
Crafted for Aging and Collecting
Each barrel features Old Elk’s award-winning wheated bourbon mashbill:
- 51% corn
- 45% wheat
- 4% malted barley
Designed to age into premium wheated bourbon, these barrels offer a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to oversee maturation and customize their bottling.
How Barrel Global Works
Through Barrel Global’s online portal, customers can:
- Schedule an intake call with a barrel expert
- Request samples to personalize their selection
- Receive legal certification of barrel ownership
- Store barrels in a secure Kentucky warehouse for $100/year
- Visit the warehouse, pull samples, and monitor maturation
- Design and bottle their whiskey with full compliance
- Resell barrels at any time or pursue commercial bottling with COLA support
About Middle West Spirits
Founded in 2008, Middle West Spirits is a grain-to-glass distillery based in Ohio. The company oversees every step of production and offers a portfolio of award-winning brands including:
- Middle West Bourbon, Rye, Wheat Whiskey, Bourbon Cream
- OYO Vodka, Vim & Petal Gin, Lux & Umbra
- Old Elk Bourbon Whiskey
Middle West Spirits is now the largest distillery in Ohio and ranks among the top 10 grain-to-glass producers in the U.S.
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