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Arkansas Whiskey Community
Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA)
A statewide bourbon community centered on private barrel selections, whiskey education, member events, local partnerships, and the friendships built around a shared pour.
Founder
Gary Penna
Known For
Private barrel picks, tastings, events, and education
Community Focus
Local connections, charitable involvement, and member experiences
Official Home
Mash & Vine Market & Spirits in downtown Little Rock
About the Club
About the Bourbon Club of Arkansas
The Bourbon Club of Arkansas brings together whiskey enthusiasts who value thoughtful selections, shared knowledge, responsible enjoyment, and a strong sense of community.
Founder Gary Penna and the BCA leadership team have developed a reputation for hand-selected barrels, member tastings, whiskey events, and partnerships throughout Arkansas.
BCA’s official website identifies Mash & Vine Market & Spirits on East Third Street in downtown Little Rock as the home for the club’s barrel picks, merchandise, and special releases.
- Private barrel selections and limited releases
- Tastings, education, and whiskey-focused events
- Connections among Arkansas enthusiasts, retailers, and producers
- Community involvement and charitable support
What BCA Is Known For
The club’s public identity is built around careful selection, member education, memorable experiences, and Arkansas relationships.
Curated Barrel Picks
BCA selections are chosen for character, quality, proof, and the experience they offer members.
Events & Education
Tastings and gatherings give members opportunities to compare pours, learn, and build friendships.
Arkansas Connections
The club works within Arkansas’s whiskey community through retailers, distilleries, events, and charitable projects.
BCA History & Community
Watch this January 2026 presentation for a look at the club’s history, people, and whiskey-focused activities.
Video: Bourbon Club of Arkansas history presentation, January 2026.
BCA Leadership & Admin Team
The people currently featured on this ArkansasLiquor.com profile help organize club communication, selections, events, and community activity.
Gary Penna
Founder
Jeremiah Cotner
Leadership & Admin Team
Abe Wyly
Leadership & Admin Team
Justin Mills
Leadership & Admin Team
Jeff Franzetti
Leadership & Admin Team
David Chaloupka
Leadership & Admin Team
Dustin Howell
Leadership & Admin Team
Ryan Britton
Leadership & Admin Team
Hunter Thomasson
Leadership & Admin Team
Membership
How BCA Membership Works
BCA’s official website describes planned Diamond and Founder’s membership levels, with barrel-pick access and member experiences among the benefits.
Enrollment status, pricing, benefits, and availability can change. Use the official membership page for the latest information rather than relying on older invitation-only language.
- Access to BCA barrel-pick releases
- Member events and reserved experiences
- Benefits that vary by membership level
Confirm Current Details
The official BCA membership page is the best source for opening dates, tier benefits, pricing, and sign-up information.
Follow the Bourbon Club of Arkansas
Use BCA’s official channels for current announcements, events, membership updates, and release information.
BCA Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join the Bourbon Club of Arkansas?
Review the official BCA membership page for current enrollment status, membership levels, pricing, and benefits.
Where are BCA barrel picks and special releases available?
BCA’s official website identifies Mash & Vine Market & Spirits in downtown Little Rock as the home for BCA barrel picks, merchandise, and releases. Product availability can change quickly.
What kinds of activities does BCA organize?
BCA is associated with private barrel selections, tastings, whiskey education, member events, retailer and distillery connections, and community-focused projects.
Is ArkansasLiquor.com the official BCA website?
No. ArkansasLiquor.com independently covers BCA news, events, awards, partnerships, and releases. The official club website is BourbonClubofArkansas.com.
Condensed Facebook Group Rules
View the summarized BCA Facebook group rules
This is a cleaned-up summary of the rules previously published on this profile. The private Facebook group remains the authority for the current wording and enforcement.
- No peer-to-peer bottle sales, trades, or gifting through the group.
- Treat other members respectfully, even when tastes and opinions differ.
- When posting an open bottle, add a useful review or tasting impression.
- Unopened-bottle posts should disclose the store and purchase price.
- Avoid valuation fishing, flipping activity, and posts that do not benefit the community.
- Members connected to flipping Arkansas-purchased bottles may be removed.
- Honor commitments made for club bottles and allocations.
- Obtain admin approval before posting charity promotions, raffles, or special events.
Rules and enforcement can change. Confirm the current version inside the official BCA Facebook group.
Latest Bourbon Club of Arkansas Coverage
Follow BCA barrel picks, awards, events, partnerships, and other developments covered by ArkansasLiquor.com.
Editorial note: ArkansasLiquor.com is an independent publication and is not the official website of the Bourbon Club of Arkansas. Membership benefits, prices, event schedules, group rules, and product availability can change; confirm current information through BCA’s official channels.