Every so often we need to sample our barrels to make sure they are developing the way we want. This time, we want your help! We’ll crack open the whiskey vault and get your opinion to help us evaluate some of our more unique spirits directly from the barrel! Join us in the current Pinckney Bend Dunnage house to get a sneak peak into the aging as we open 4 of our more unique barrels. We will walk you through the art and science of aging spirits and then ask for your input in evaluating them. You’ll also get a glimpse into the new and exciting things coming up! We’ll also get you a sneak peek into some of the new and exciting things we have coming up! As a gift from us, you’ll receive (1) Bottle of our 375ml Wapsie Valley Whiskey PLUS (1) bottle of your choice from our Heirloom Archive. Yes that’s 2 bottles included with your ticket!All Barrel Tasting ticket holders will receive a complimentary glass, (2) 375ml Bottles of Heirloom, a sampling snack and 5 tasting samples with a guided tasting from our Head Distiller. Barrel pulls from our Sauterne Whiskey, Malted Whiskey, Roasted Barley and the (in)famous Cognac Whiskey. Tickets are limited to 100 people total. Cost $135

Sept 21, 2024Get Tickets

Time Slots Available – 20 people per slot 10:00am (check in starts at 915am) 1130am (check in starts at 1045pm) 1pm (check in starts at 1215pm) 230pm (check in starts at 145pm) 4pm (check in starts at 315pm)

Additional Day-Of Information: On the Day of Event, you are required to check in to the Patio/Gift Shop 10 minutes prior to your time slot (look for the Event Check In Sign). You can check in up to 45 Minutes prior to the start of your time slot. Other tasting experiences and Gift Shop available from 10 to 5pm. Check in under the name of the person who purchased the tickets, but an ID is required for every ticket purchased. Please have your IDs ready.Parking is Street parking only. As we are part of an active community, please be aware you may have to walk around the block to reach us. Please obey all one-way streets and no parking directions. No outside alcohol or beverages are allowed in production spaces, water will be provided during the sampling event. With the limited space in our production facility, tasting experiences are standing. If you have trouble standing for 60 minutes, please contact us in advance.

The Boring Bits This is a presale event only, tickets MUST be purchased in advance, online. The Barrel Sampling is a non-refundable event. Our Barrel Warehouse temperatures fluctuate, so be prepared for both warm and cool conditions. 21+ ONLY allowed in our manufacturing area, we will check all IDs upon check-in. Due to the nature of our production facility and the area of our private tastings, no children or animals are allowed. Handicap access is available upon request only for the tasting portion. Please contact tara@pinckneybend.com with any ADA needs within 24 Hours of your time slot.