Coming Soon: BCA Secures a 10-Year Elliot Brothers Single Barrel Finished in Malbec Casks

Last Updated on November 28, 2024 by Justin Jones

PUBLISH DATE: November 28 2024

The Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA) has officially announced one of its most ambitious and premium barrel selections to date: a 10-year, barrel-proof single barrel from Elliot Brothers, sourced from Heaven Hill and finished in toasted French oak Malbec wine casks.

This release represents a milestone for the club—not only in age and finishing technique, but also in overall investment. While BCA is known for delivering exceptional value in the sub-$100 range, this one-time selection pushed beyond that threshold for a reason: the whiskey was simply too good to pass up.

What Makes This Pick Special

According to BCA leadership, the barrel was sampled at 10 years old and immediately secured after tasting. The result is a deeply layered, full-proof bourbon with rich color, bold structure, and a dessert-leaning profile that stood out even among seasoned selections.

Despite being a premium release, Ace Liquor worked with the club to reduce pricing for members—bringing the bottle well below typical market cost for a finished, 10-year, barrel-proof bourbon of this caliber.

🥃 Barrel & Bottle Details

• Producer: Elliot Brothers
• Source Distillery: Heaven Hill (Kentucky)
• Age: 10 Years
• Mash Bill:
  • 75% Corn
  • 15% Rye
  • 10% Malted Barley
• Oak Program: Double barreled (American & French Oak)
• Finish: Toasted French Oak ex-Malbec Wine Casks (225L – Tapiz “Black Tears”)
• Proof: 126 Proof
• Bottling: By Hand
• Release: Batch 1
• Availability: Single Barrel, One-Time Release

👅 Tasting Notes (As Reported by BCA)

• Color: Rich, dark maple syrup
• Palate: Caramel, honey, and molasses
• Overall Profile: Dark, dessert-forward, and intensely flavorful without losing balance

⏳ Release & Availability Notes

• Release Window: Mid-January
• Price: $142 out the door (after tax)
• Limits: None (while supplies last)
• Club Access:
  • 48-hour exclusive window for BCA
  • Followed by availability to other local clubs

This release is expected to move quickly once opened beyond BCA, particularly given the age, finish, and adjusted pricing.

🏭 About Elliot Brothers

Elliot Brothers is a modern whiskey brand built around selectively sourcing mature Kentucky bourbon and elevating it through thoughtful finishing and blending techniques. Rather than distilling in-house, the brand focuses on transparency, barrel selection, and secondary maturation—often incorporating wine or specialty casks to add depth and complexity without overpowering the base spirit.

By working with established distilleries such as Heaven Hill and applying controlled finishing programs, Elliot Brothers has carved out a reputation for producing limited, high-impact releases aimed at experienced bourbon drinkers seeking something distinctive.

This BCA selection marks one of the brand’s older and more ambitious finished bourbon releases to reach Arkansas.