A portrait-style photo of two tall, slender bottles of Smoke Wagon bourbon whiskey with amber-colored liquid, standing side by side on a flat surface. Each bottle has a decorative label featuring intricate text and artwork. The background is blurred, showing what looks like a store or tasting room setting with warm lighting behind the bottles. The overall focus is on the rich amber color of the whiskey and the label details.

BCA Prepares to Select “Desert Diamond” Barrel Pick

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Last Updated on December 2, 2024 by 5e2793

PUBLISH DATE: November 13 2024
The Bourbon Club of Arkansas is officially stepping into new territory with an upcoming barrel selection that’s been a long time coming. After months of anticipation, the club has been invited to select a barrel of Nevada-distilled whiskey—often described by fans as pure “liquid sunshine.”

The BCA admin team is scheduled to gather for a private tasting session to evaluate samples and determine which barrel will earn the club’s next release name: “Desert Diamond.” This selection comes directly from the distillery led by Aaron Chepenik, a well-respected name among whiskey enthusiasts and a key figure behind Nevada’s growing whiskey reputation.

A square graphic with a glowing blue diamond suspended above a desert landscape at dusk. The word “DESERT DIAMOND” appears in bold block letters across the middle of the image, with a stylized diamond icon beneath the text. The background shows dramatic clouds and warm earth tones giving the design a rugged, Western feel.
Source: Dustin Howell – December 2 2024

This opportunity was made possible with support from Anthony Eckert and Justin Pierce, both of whom played a role in bringing this long-awaited pick to life.

While full release details will follow once the final barrel is chosen, anticipation is already running high. Nevada whiskey selections are still relatively rare in Arkansas club picks, making Desert Diamond one of the more intriguing BCA releases on the horizon.

Stay tuned to ArkansasLiquor.com as more information becomes available on this unique barrel pick and its eventual release.

A portrait-style photo of two tall, slender bottles of Smoke Wagon bourbon whiskey with amber-colored liquid, standing side by side on a flat surface. Each bottle has a decorative label featuring intricate text and artwork. The background is blurred, showing what looks like a store or tasting room setting with warm lighting behind the bottles. The overall focus is on the rich amber color of the whiskey and the label details.
Source: Gary Penna – November 13 2024

UPDATE:

Gary Penna
November 14, 2024
Source: Facebook

“There it is!! Welcome the newest member of the BCA family to the table, Desert Diamond.
Details in the coming week!”

A clear glass sample bottle of Smoke Wagon Bourbon sitting on a wooden bar or table with amber-colored bourbon inside. The bottle has a white label that reads “Bourbon Private Barrel #39-380 115.8 PF, aged 7 years, 51% Corn 39% Rye 10% Malted Rye,” with the Smoke Wagon Bourbon logo and text “Tax Paid Sample — Not For Resale.” Behind the bottle are other bottles and a bar-like setting with people partially visible in the background.
Source: Gary Penna – November 14 2024
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