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BCA Takes Home Three Double Platinum Honors at the ASCOT Awards

Little Rock, AR — The Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA) earned a standout haul at the ASCOT Awards, with three entries recognized as Double Platinum–level winners in the Single Barrel Pick competition: Elijah Craig “The Deatsville Strikes Back,” Elliot Brothers,…
Bourbon Club of Arkansas Wins “Whiskey Club of the Year” — Again

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA) has been named “Whiskey Club of the Year” for 2025 by the ASCOT Awards — marking back-to-back wins for the Arkansas group. Why this matters BCA’s repeat win puts an…
Arkansas Whiskey Community Rallies Around George Shanley Through Benevolent Barrel Thief Charity Raffle

On December 6, 2024, the Arkansas whiskey community once again showed why it’s more than just a shared appreciation for great pours—it’s a family. Henry Turner shared news on the Benevolent Barrel Thief (BBT) Facebook page about a deeply personal…
Benevolent Barrel Thief Launches Special Olympics Arkansas Buffalo Trace Charity Event

Alan Myers of The Benevolent Barrel Thief (BBT) announced an official charity bottle event benefiting Special Olympics Arkansas, giving members the opportunity to support an incredible cause while securing a bottle of bourbon. This official Special Olympics Arkansas event features…
Smoke Wagon Dinner & Tasting Event with Bourbon Club of Arkansas on April 4 2024

The Bourbon Club of Arkansas hosts an intimate Smoke Wagon dinner and tasting event at The Castle on Stagecoach in Little Rock, featuring exclusive pours, a four-course dinner, and a personal appearance by Smoke Wagon founder Aaron Chepenik.
Spa City Bourbon Group Drops Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Pick at Warehouse on Main

PUBLISH DATE: December 30, 2023 Spa City Bourbon Group has a fresh barrel pick hitting shelves today, and Elijah Craig fans won’t want to miss this one. Available now at Warehouse on Main in Little Rock, this latest selection is…
Benevolent Barrel Thief Teases Upcoming MDA of Arkansas Charity Event

On December 14, 2023, Alan Myers of The Benevolent Barrel Thief (BBT) gave Arkansas whiskey lovers an early heads-up that something special was coming — and it wasn’t just another bottle drop. In a Facebook post shared with the BBT…
Spa City Bourbon Group Unveils Ezra Brooks Distiller’s Collection Barrel Pick

The Spa City Bourbon Group has announced a new single-barrel selection from Ezra Brooks’ Distiller’s Collection, sharing early details and tasting impressions of its latest private pick. The barrel, identified as Barrel No. 13157, reflects a classic Kentucky bourbon profile…
The Benevolent Barrel Thief & Rock Town Private Barrel Pick to Support Arkansas School for the Deaf

Arkansas’s bourbon community continues to prove that great whiskey can also be a force for good. On June 21, Alan Myers of The Benevolent Barrel Thief shared an update highlighting how an upcoming Rock Town Distillery private barrel pick will…
The Benevolent Barrel Thief Is Officially a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit in Arkansas

If you’re into Arkansas bourbon groups that actually give back, here’s a milestone worth highlighting. The Benevolent Barrel Thief (BBT) announced that they became an officially recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, recognized at both the State of Arkansas and federal level. In…







