CrossRoads Releases Cat’s Eye Obtainium Tennessee Wheated Bourbon Pick with Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter

Last Updated on June 26, 2026 by Justin Jones

A new high-proof wheated bourbon pick has landed in Central Arkansas, and this one comes with a little wheat-field humor, a custom club sticker, and a big local following behind it.

CrossRoads Wine & Spirits in Bryant and Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter have released a new Cat’s Eye Distillery Obtainium Tennessee Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon pick titled “When the Eyes of the Wheat Are Upon You.” According to a June 25, 2026 Facebook announcement from Henry Turner, the bottle is 8 years and 8 months old, bottled at 124.3 proof, and priced at $47.99.

The bottles were announced as available in-store at CrossRoads Wine & Spirits, with online availability listed through CrossRoads’ website. Readers should check directly with CrossRoads for current inventory, pricing, pickup options, and availability.

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A Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter Pick with Local Personality

This release is as much about the local bourbon community as it is about the whiskey itself. The pick was selected in collaboration with Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter, one of Arkansas’s active bourbon-focused Facebook communities.

The announcement thanked Brad Haviland, Tasha Salyers, and the club’s admin team for helping select the barrel. Henry Turner’s post leaned into the bottle’s theme with Chuck Norris-style whiskey jokes, including:

“Chuck Norris doesn’t need ice in his whiskey; the whiskey chills just being near him.”

The custom sticker continues that theme. The artwork features a rugged wheat-field scene, the outline of Arkansas, bourbon glasses, barrel imagery, and the words “Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter” across the top. For local collectors, the sticker makes this more than just another bottle on the shelf. It ties the release directly to the people, humor, and barrel-pick culture of Central Arkansas.

What Is the Bottle?

This release is a Cat’s Eye Distillery Obtainium Tennessee Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon selected for CrossRoads Wine & Spirits and Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter.

Key details:

Background: Cat’s Eye Distillery and Obtainium

Cat’s Eye Distillery is based in Bettendorf, Iowa, and its Obtainium line focuses on sourced barrels, blends, finishes, and single-barrel releases. Cat’s Eye describes Obtainium as a program built around “obtaining” barrels from distilleries across the United States and abroad, including barrels from the U.S., Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean. The distillery says these releases may include light whiskey, rye, bourbon, and other spirits, with many bottles released at barrel strength.

That sourcing model is part of the appeal. Instead of every bottle coming from the same house profile, Obtainium releases can vary significantly by barrel, age, proof, source, and style. Cat’s Eye notes that its single barrels and batches are intentionally unique, with no two releases being exactly the same.

Cat’s Eye’s own website says the Cat’s Eye line began from founder John Baker’s vision for premium corn whiskey and liquor, while Obtainium became the brand’s broader sourced-whiskey platform.

For wheated bourbon fans, Cat’s Eye has previously described its wheated bourbon profile as oak-forward, with baking spice, cinnamon, and stronger oak notes from Tennessee aging. A prior Cat’s Eye Obtainium 7-year wheated bourbon listing described that bottle as single barrel and barrel proof, which lines up with the kind of profile many Arkansas bourbon drinkers look for in private selections.

Why This Pick Matters in Arkansas

Arkansas bourbon drinkers have become increasingly interested in local barrel picks, especially when the release includes three things: a strong proof point, a recognizable store partner, and a club or community behind the selection.

This bottle checks all three boxes.

At 124.3 proof, it sits firmly in the barrel-proof/cask-strength range that many collectors and enthusiasts look for. At 8 years and 8 months, it has enough age to appeal to drinkers looking for mature oak, depth, and structure. And at $47.99, the bottle lands in a price range that should attract both serious whiskey hunters and everyday bourbon drinkers looking for a strong value.

The collaboration also gives the release a local identity. CrossRoads Wine & Spirits has become a recurring name in Central Arkansas barrel-pick conversations, while Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter brings a built-in audience of local bourbon fans who follow new drops, compare tasting notes, and share bottle availability.

Expected Flavor Profile

Official tasting notes were not included in the Facebook announcement, but based on the bottle style — Tennessee wheated single barrel bourbon at 124.3 proof — drinkers can reasonably expect a richer, fuller profile than a standard proof wheated bourbon.

Likely notes may include:

Nose: caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and wheat grain
Palate: sweet oak, baking spice, caramel chew, vanilla cream, toasted wheat, and barrel char
Finish: warm, long, sweet, and spicy, with lingering oak and proof-driven heat

Because this is a single-barrel release, every detail matters. The exact barrel, warehouse conditions, age, and proof can create a flavor profile that may differ from other Obtainium wheated bourbon bottles.

Availability at CrossRoads Wine & Spirits

The release was announced as available in-store now at CrossRoads Wine & Spirits, with online availability expected through CrossRoads’ website after the initial launch. As with most single-barrel bourbon picks, availability may change quickly, especially if local bourbon groups begin sharing tasting notes and bottle photos.

Anyone looking for the bottle should check with CrossRoads directly for current inventory before making a trip.

Store Location:
CrossRoads Wine and Spirits
2223 N Reynolds Rd
Bryant, AR 72022

Conclusion

The new Cat’s Eye Obtainium Tennessee Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon pick from CrossRoads Wine & Spirits and Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter brings together several things Arkansas bourbon fans like to see: a local club selection, a high-proof wheated bourbon, a fun custom sticker, and a price point under $50.

With its 8-year, 8-month age statement, 124.3 proof, and Central Arkansas community connection, “When the Eyes of the Wheat Are Upon You” is likely to be one of the more talked-about local bourbon picks of the week.

Questions About the CrossRoads Cat’s Eye Obtainium Bourbon Pick

Here are the most important details about the new Cat’s Eye Distillery Obtainium Tennessee Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon selected by CrossRoads Wine & Spirits and Central Arkansas Bourbon & Banter, including the age, proof, price, availability, and story behind the custom “When the Eyes of the Wheat Are Upon You” sticker.