Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA)

BCA is the leading Arkansas whiskey club know for private barrel picks, bourbon events, tastings, and community involvement.

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Known For

Private Barrel Picks, Tastings, Events & Community

Founder

Founded by Arkansas whiskey enthusiasts with a passion for quality & community.

Community Focus

Supporting local charities, vet organizations, and Arkansas communities.

Where to Follow

Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & ArkansasLiquor.com for the latest updates.

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About the Bourbon Club of Arkansas

The Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA) is a passionate community of whiskey enthusiasts dedicated to celebrating the craft, heritage, and culture of American whiskey.

Through private barrel selections, engaging tastings, and educational events, BCA brings members together to experience exceptional bourbon and make a positive impact across the Natural State.

Weather you’re a seasoned collector or new to bourbon, BCA offers a welcoming community built on friendships, knowledge, and a shared love of great whiskey.

What BCA is Known For

BCA Barrel Picks and Private Releases

One of the biggest reasons the Bourbon Club of Arkansas has become well known among local whiskey fans is its history of private barrel selections. BCA barrel picks have included bourbon and American whiskey releases selected for flavor, proof, uniqueness, and community interest.

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BCA Leadership and Admin Team

Gary Penna

Jermiah Cotner

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Abe Wyly

Justin Mills

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Jeff Franzetti

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David Chaloupka

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Dustin Howell

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Ryan Britton

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Hunter Thomasson

Membership

How Membership Works

As of January 2026, the Bourbon Club of Arkansas has established an official partnership with Arkansas Barrel Heads (ABH). This partnership creates a clear pathway for future BCA membership while maintaining the club’s core values and selective nature.

The Path to Membership:

  • Arkansas Barrel Heads serves as the primary community pool for BCA membership consideration
  • There is no application process and no sign-up form
  • Membership is invitation-only, intentional, and earned
  • BCA admins observe participation, conduct, and contributions within the ABH community

What Admins Look For:
Consideration for BCA membership is based on the totality of who you are within the whiskey community, including:

  • Quality of engagement – How you contribute to discussions and share knowledge
  • Character and conduct – How you treat others and handle disagreements
  • Community support – Your involvement in events, charitable efforts, and building connections
  • Decorum and respect – Your ability to maintain a positive, welcoming environment

In short: how you show up matters.

Membership Philosophy:
BCA has always maintained that membership is earned, not purchased. Whether through demonstrating consistent positive engagement in ABH or being personally vouched for by an existing member (who risks their own standing), the standard remains the same: activity alone is not sufficient — character, decorum, and respectful engagement are essential.

Current Membership:

  • Previous cap: 300 members
  • New cap (as of January 2026): 500 members
  • BCA is actively adding up to 200 new members through this partnership

Platform & Communication:
BCA operates primarily through its private Facebook Group. While the club is working on a dedicated website for the future, all current communications, event announcements, and barrel pick releases happen through Facebook and Instagram.

Important Note:
BCA takes its community standards seriously. Members who “act a fool” or create unnecessary drama will be removed — and if they were invited by another member, both individuals may lose their membership. If you have concerns, contact an admin directly via DM rather than creating public conflict.

Latest Bourbon Club of Arkansas News

Follow the latest Bourbon Club of Arkansas coverage from ArkansasLiquor.com, including event recaps, partnerships, awards, leadership projects, and major developments in the Arkansas whiskey community.

A New BCA Private Blend Is Coming

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BCA Barrel Picks and Private Whiskey Releases

The Bourbon Club of Arkansas has become known for private barrel selections and special whiskey releases connected to Arkansas retailers, distilleries, and local bourbon enthusiasts. These articles track BCA barrel picks, tasting notes, release details, and community reaction.

Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA) – Official Group Rules

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This is a bourbon aficionado group. NO SALES OR TRADES or GIFTING on the site. We all know what happened to all those groups. Feel free to post stores that have deals or specials however. They have a liquor license, we do not. All bottles offered in this group are through licensed brick and mortar stores through the 3-tier system. NO PEER-TO-PEER sales!!

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Be nice to each other, it’s totally ok to disagree with someones tastes and palate, just don’t be a dk. If you are a dk, you will get the boot.😉 Contact an Admin if you need assistance before reporting to FB!!

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If you post an open bottle, please provide a review of it. Then I don’t care if you don’t post where you purchased it. The best way to determine if a bottle is any good is to open it and drink it. Nobody else’s opinion matters except for yours, aftercall its your money. DO NOT ask what a bottles valuation is in attempt to flip it. The admins know when you are fishing! This is grounds for an immediate ban.

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If you post an unopened bottle and do not disclose the price and place you purchased it from, DO NOT POST! This includes Crotch Shots from your car 1 minute after you just purchased it!! NO CROTCH SHOTS! This is an immediate ban!! Please be professional in your posts. Remember we do a lot of charity advertisements and store promotions. How we look directly reflects how we are perceived.

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The Admin sees nothing good in just posting your finds if it does not benefit the whole group. Remember this is a bourbon aficionado group, Not Pintrest!! If you don’t like it feel free to leave.

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If we catch you flipping Arkansas bought bottles you will be removed, remember we see everything and know what is for sale in this state!! What you do outside Arkansas is not this groups concern. This includes burner FB page(s) that are tied to a group members Facebook account. For example if you have a made up name and a avatar for a profile pic and it looks shady its gone.

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If you commit to a bottle in our group and then back out you will be removed from the group. Your commitment to a bottle is what helps the group admins determine barrel picks and bottle allotments.

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Before posting or sharing any type of charity, raffle, or any other special event, you must contact an admin for approval first.

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