{"id":1324,"date":"2023-06-21T19:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T00:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=1324"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:45:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T18:45:03","slug":"the-benevolent-barrel-thief-rock-town-private-barrel-pick-to-support-arkansas-school-for-the-deaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/21\/the-benevolent-barrel-thief-rock-town-private-barrel-pick-to-support-arkansas-school-for-the-deaf\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benevolent Barrel Thief &#038; Rock Town Private Barrel Pick to Support Arkansas School for the Deaf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Arkansas\u2019s bourbon community continues to prove that great whiskey can also be a force for good. On <strong>June 21<\/strong>, <strong>Alan Myers of The Benevolent Barrel Thief<\/strong> shared an update highlighting how an upcoming <strong>Rock Town Distillery private barrel pick<\/strong> will directly benefit a local organization doing meaningful work\u2014the <strong>Arkansas School for the Deaf<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Tyler-BBT-May-27-2023-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler Shinabery, Phil Brandon, and Alan Myers standing together in front of barrels at Rock Town Distillery, showcasing a friendly atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Tyler-BBT-May-27-2023-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Tyler-BBT-May-27-2023-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Tyler-BBT-May-27-2023-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Tyler-BBT-May-27-2023-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Tyler-BBT-May-27-2023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Alan Myers &#8211; May 27 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Alan\u2019s post, <strong>Britton<\/strong> reached out to the Arkansas School for the Deaf as the institution prepares to begin a major new project. After conversations with <strong>Chloe<\/strong> at the school, The Benevolent Barrel Thief made the decision to align this Rock Town private barrel pick with supporting that initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cHey @everyone, wanted to let you know how our Rock Town private barrel pick is going to impact the community!<br>Britton reached out to the Arkansas School for the Deaf and they have a big project they are about to start working on. After speaking with Chloe, we decided to support their project!\u201d<\/em><br>\u2014 Alan Myers, June 21<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-mission-driven-barrel-pick\">A Mission-Driven Barrel Pick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Benevolent Barrel Thief has built its reputation around using bourbon as a platform to give back to Arkansas communities, and this Rock Town private barrel selection is another example of that mission in action. Rather than simply releasing a standout bottle, this pick ensures that excitement around the release translates into direct, positive impact for a local institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rock Town Distillery, Arkansas\u2019s first legal distillery since Prohibition, remains a frequent partner in these efforts\u2014making their private barrels a natural fit for charitable collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"july-7-release-more-details-coming-soon\">July 7 Release: More Details Coming Soon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While details about the specific project at the Arkansas School for the Deaf will be shared closer to the release, Alan noted that additional information will be provided as the <strong>July 7 barrel pick date<\/strong> approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This upcoming Rock Town release represents more than just another sought-after Arkansas barrel pick\u2014it reflects how organizations like <strong>The Benevolent Barrel Thief<\/strong> continue to shape a bourbon culture rooted in generosity, community, and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to <strong>ArkansasLiquor.com<\/strong> for updates on the barrel pick, project details, and how this release will help support the Arkansas School for the Deaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheers to bourbon with heart. \ud83e\udd43<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-july-2-2023-alan-myers\">Update \u2014 July 2, 2023 (Alan Myers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cHey @everyone, hope you are having a great weekend! Wanted to remind you guys that Friday we are selecting our first ever full barrel, a Rock Town Private Barrel, to raise money for a project for the Arkansas School for the Deaf.<br>The money will be used to remodel and repair the dorms that the students call home throughout their school year. They haven&#8217;t been updated for over 30yrs and are in desperate need for an update. Our goal is between 3\u20135k (details on when that will happen to come).<br>For those lucky people who are coming to the meet and greet at Rock Town on July 7th from 5\u20137pm, look forward to seeing you there.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-july-7-2023-alan-myers\">Update \u2014 July 7, 2023 (Alan Myers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201c@everyone, thank you all who came out to the BBT meet and greet tonight, we are excited to say we have chosen two barrels with Rock Town, both are a column still, one being a French oak. Phil and Lynn were so gracious to the nonprofit organization tonight.<br>BBT is thankful for the professional relationship with Rock Town and John at 107 Liquor for making this happen. Tasting notes and more details on the barrels to come in the next few days!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-july-9-2023-tyler-shinabery\">Update \u2014 July 9, 2023 (Tyler Shinabery)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>*\u201c<strong>Rock Town Barrel Pick(s) Alert!!<\/strong><br>We are excited to share with you the tasting notes on the two barrels we selected from Rock Town this past week. We were planning on doing one barrel but both of these blew us away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrel #1 \u2014 FIRST EVER Barrel Strength Column Still French Oak Finish<\/strong><br>Age: 3yrs<br>Proof: 110.5<br>Nose: Toasted marshmallow, wine forward, sweet cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e, sophisticated<br>Palate: Smooth creamy mouthful, caramel, cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e<br>Finish: Medium linger, earthy, bread, complex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrel #2 \u2014 Column Still Bourbon Whiskey<\/strong><br>Age: 3yrs<br>Proof: 120<br>Nose: Brown sugar, cherry, ethanol, caramel apple<br>Palate: Marshmallow, brown sugar, oak, banana bread<br>Finish: Medium linger, cinnamon bread, cherry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details to come soon on when and how to get a bottle or two.<br>We couldn\u2019t have asked for a better first barrel pick to start with and thanks to everyone again for helping us give back to our community.\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-july-17-2023-ryan-britton\">Update \u2014 July 17, 2023 (Ryan Britton)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>*\u201c@everyone I\u2019m really excited about this upcoming event. Our goal for this event is 3k\u20135k, but the more we can bring in to help them out, the better.<br>Before this kicks off I wanted to give you all a little bit of information about Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD) along with an opportunity to see the current dorms the students have been staying in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASD has a strong legacy: it is the only school for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the state of Arkansas. It was founded in 1849 and it is one of the state\u2019s oldest schools. It is also a leader in the field of deaf education nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASD has 135 students. 100% of ASD students have special needs while 27% are \u201cDeaf Plus\u201d (have multiple disabilities). Currently, over two-thirds of the students are from communities outside the Little Rock Metropolitan Area and more than 50% live on campus during the school week ranging from ages 4\u201318.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The residential life staff strives to provide the students with every comfort of home while they stay at ASD. However, many aspects of the current residential halls have fallen into disrepair amongst budget cuts. New paint and carpeting is also needed. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these needs. The lack of updated furnishings and other material is even more noticeable than usual. The students need more\u2026they need a place that feels like home.\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1327\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD7-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Interior view of a dormitory room at the Arkansas School for the Deaf, featuring empty beds with green mattresses, wooden furniture, and Arkansas Razorbacks decorations on the walls.\" class=\"wp-image-1327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD7-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD7.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Ryan Britton &#8211; July 17 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1329\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD6-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An empty dorm room at the Arkansas School for the Deaf with several unmade beds, wooden furniture, and a small octagonal table, featuring a simple and clean layout.\" class=\"wp-image-1329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD6-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD6.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Ryan Britton &#8211; July 17 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1328\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD5-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An interior view of a restroom at the Arkansas School for the Deaf, featuring a dual sink vanity with blue countertops, transparent mirrors, and soap dispensers, while showing a doorway leading to a toilet area. The walls are adorned with decorative greenery, and the floor is tiled with white and gray patterns.\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD5-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD5.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Ryan Britton &#8211; July 17 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A dormitory room at the Arkansas School for the Deaf featuring two bunk beds, scattered bedding, and laundry baskets, with light pink walls and decorations.\" class=\"wp-image-1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD4-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD4.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Ryan Britton &#8211; July 17 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1330\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A kitchen space at the Arkansas School for the Deaf featuring wooden cabinets, a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, with a round wooden table and black stools in the center.\" class=\"wp-image-1330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD3-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD3.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Ryan Britton &#8211; July 17 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1332\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD2-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Ryan Britton &#8211; July 17 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1331\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD1-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryan-BBT-ASD1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Ryan Britton &#8211; July 17 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-july-20-2023-alan-myers\">Update \u2014 July 20, 2023 (Alan Myers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>*\u201c@everyone <strong>ATTENTION BBT!!! ROCK TOWN ASD EVENT INFO\u2026 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY<\/strong><br>We will start our event to raise funds for the remodeling of the Arkansas School for the Deaf dormitory this <strong>Sunday<\/strong>. (65 Column Still and 90 French Oak Cask Strength Column Still, total 155 \u2014 tasting notes on July 9th post.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event, and future ones, will be run differently. We want to ensure that all of your donations are tax deductible, so the bottles will be given away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For every <strong>$85 donation<\/strong>, you are eligible for <strong>one bottle<\/strong>. A donation of <strong>$170<\/strong> gets you <strong>two bottles<\/strong> (one of each barrel pick, until we run out of the regular column still). <strong>You can only receive a maximum of two bottles<\/strong> at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are throwing in a bonus too! Everyone that donates at least <strong>$170 (two bottles)<\/strong> will be entered into a raffle to help us pick our next private barrel on <strong>September 1st<\/strong> (trust me, you want to go to this distillery and pick this barrel with us). Those individuals are also automatically eligible for one of those bottles. <strong>Two lucky names<\/strong> will be drawn to do the barrel pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Thank you, and as always, we really appreciate your support.\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Myers-July-21-2023-BBT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Myers-July-21-2023-BBT.jpg 526w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Myers-July-21-2023-BBT-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Alan-Myers-July-21-2023-BBT-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Alan Myers &#8211; July 20 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-july-23-2023-alan-myers\">Update \u2014 July 23, 2023 (Alan Myers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>\u201cASD OFFICIAL EVENT POST<\/strong><\/em><br>@everyone here is your chance to ensure the <strong>Arkansas School for the Deaf<\/strong> can remodel their student dorms <strong>and<\/strong> you can get a \ud83c\udf7c from one of our two <strong>\u2018The Benevolent Phil Barrel\u2019<\/strong> barrels from <strong>Rock Town Distillery<\/strong>.<br>(65 Regular Column Still, 90 First Ever French Oak Cask Strength \u2014 total of <strong>155 \ud83c\udf7c<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ CAREFULLY.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Donate here \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/thebenevolentbarrelthief.org\">https:\/\/thebenevolentbarrelthief.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SCREENSHOT DONATION BELOW \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$170 or more donation<\/strong> (complete tax write-off, no additional cost for \ud83c\udf7c) =<br>\u2022 <strong>2 \ud83c\udf7c of Rock Town<\/strong> (please say preferred bottles when posting screenshot)<br>\u2022 Automatically in for a <strong>Starlight \ud83c\udf7c<\/strong> (still must donate for the \ud83c\udf7c during that event at a future date)<br>\u2022 Name entered for a chance to go <strong>pick a Starlight barrel with us on September 1, 2023<\/strong> at Starlight Distillery (<strong>2 names will be drawn<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$85 or more donation<\/strong> (complete tax write-off, no additional cost for \ud83c\udf7c) =<br>\u2022 <strong>1 \ud83c\udf7c of Rock Town<\/strong> (please say preferred bottle when posting screenshot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MAX of two \ud83c\udf7c right now.<\/strong> We expect to have some more than the initial count, but won\u2019t know how many for another two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IF WE GET THE DONATIONS RAISED TO MOVE ALL \ud83c\udf7c WE WILL HAVE RAISED AT LEAST $4.5\u20135k FOR ASD \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if you know someone who wants to donate and doesn\u2019t have social media, through our website they can join our email subscribers list and participate in the event \ud83e\udd43<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any questions, just reach out to <strong>myself, Tyler, or Britton<\/strong> \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-july-24-2023-tyler-shinabery\">Update \u2014 July 24, 2023 (Tyler Shinabery)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>*\u201cEvening BBTs!<br>Wanted to give a status update on the inaugural Rock Town charity drive. In just over 24 hours we have <strong>32 donations of $170<\/strong> already. Thank all of you that have donated so much already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal for the Arkansas School for the Deaf is <strong>$3\u20135k<\/strong>. Currently the raise is right around the <strong>$2k mark and counting<\/strong>. As our first-ever full barrel pick, we are looking for a strong push for ASD. A great showing will help us secure more unique opportunities for future benevolent barrel thieving for Arkansas charities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have <strong>45 slots left<\/strong> for <strong>$170 donations<\/strong> to receive <strong>two bottles<\/strong>. A donation of <strong>$85<\/strong> will still secure <strong>one bottle<\/strong> as well. Please refer to the post from yesterday for tax-deductible donation instructions from Alan. As always, feel free to reach out to <strong>Alan, Britton, or myself<\/strong> with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you have a lot of choices for private picks, and we are grateful for your continued support as we overpay for the underserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheers BBTs!\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Shinabery-July-24-2023-BBT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Shinabery-July-24-2023-BBT.jpg 960w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Shinabery-July-24-2023-BBT-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Shinabery-July-24-2023-BBT-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Shinabery-July-24-2023-BBT-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Tyler Shinabery, July 24 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-august-1-2023-alan-myers\">Update \u2014 August 1, 2023 (Alan Myers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201c@everyone we have raised <strong>over $2k so far<\/strong> for the Arkansas School for the Deaf \ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffb<br>Just a reminder that <strong>today is the last day<\/strong> to donate and get your name on the list to be randomized to select <strong>two people<\/strong> to go do the <strong>Starlight barrel pick<\/strong> with us at the distillery on <strong>September 1<\/strong>!<br>Please ensure you go to the <strong>\u2018Official Event Post\u2019<\/strong> to read through how to donate and post a screenshot of your donation there. Thank you \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-august-18-2023-alan-myers\">Update \u2014 August 18, 2023 (Alan Myers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>*\u201cI want to take a moment and share the artwork for our <strong>Rock Town Distillery private barrel picks<\/strong>! Once again, a big thank you to <strong>John Crow<\/strong> for setting this up and everyone at <strong>Rock Town<\/strong> for being so open and welcoming to our nonprofit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next Friday we will have our barrels bottled and then start working on getting them to the folks who have donated so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We still have some more left to push so we can raise some good funds for a good cause\u2014<strong>remodeling the dormitory at the Arkansas School for the Deaf<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So we are going to run another event tomorrow with only <strong>25 spots<\/strong>. There will be <strong>two highly allocated prizes<\/strong> that will be given away, just like with the 15-spot event we did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye out for those details tomorrow \ud83d\ude0e\ud83e\udd43\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc Happy Friday @everyone!\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ASD-The-Benevolent-Phil-Barrel-August-18-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ASD-The-Benevolent-Phil-Barrel-August-18-2023.jpg 526w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ASD-The-Benevolent-Phil-Barrel-August-18-2023-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ASD-The-Benevolent-Phil-Barrel-August-18-2023-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Alan Myers &#8211; August 18 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-august-25-2023-tyler-shinabery\">Update \u2014 August 25, 2023 (Tyler Shinabery)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>*\u201cThe time is near BBTs! <strong>Dump Day!<\/strong> Our Rock Town <strong>French Oak Cask Strength Column Still<\/strong> and <strong>Rock Town Cask Strength Column Still<\/strong> hit the bottling line today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Proofs:<\/strong><br>French Oak CS: <strong>110 proof<\/strong><br>Column Still CS: <strong>124 proof<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thieving glasses straight from the barrel is something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick-hitting tasting notes:<\/strong><br><strong>French Oak CS:<\/strong> Black cherry, toasted marshmallow, brown sugar\u2014viscous, smooth, and an easy drinker for 110 proof.<br><strong>Column Still CS:<\/strong> Burnt brown sugar, vanilla, cherry, blackberry, and a noticeably more oaky profile with a bit of bite at 124 proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not too late to get in on these. See <strong>Alan Myers\u2019 previous post<\/strong> for our current raffle to access these, with an <strong>Old Fitz decanter<\/strong> and <strong>Michter\u2019s Barrel Proof Rye<\/strong> up for grabs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and thanks to <strong>all of you that have donated<\/strong> to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheers BBTs.\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1339\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-5-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, 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class=\"wp-image-1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-3-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-3.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Tyler Shinabery, August 25 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1341\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-2-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Tyler Shinabery, August 25 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1342\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tyler-BBT-August-25-2023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Tyler Shinabery, August 25 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-september-6-2023-tyler-shinabery\">Update \u2014 September 6, 2023 (Tyler Shinabery)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>*\u201cGood morning BBTs! So today is the day we can start distribution for all those who donated to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Rock Town picks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Custom Compounding Center, 11700 Kanis Road, Ste 1, Little Rock, AR 72211<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> Starting today (9\/6) after 11 AM. Normal hours are 8 AM\u20135 PM, Monday\u2013Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My staff will be trained on this\u2014anyone can help you. I would love to meet you if I am in, but if not, just tell them you are here for your charity bottle \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, mules are welcome for other parts of the state\u2014we can start a conversation in the comments of this post. I have also posted the spreadsheet with our current donors list and number of bottles. If you see an error, please let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hit me up in DMs if you have any questions at this time. Cheers,<br>Tyler.\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arkansas\u2019s bourbon community continues to prove that great whiskey can also be a force for good. 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