{"id":1720,"date":"2024-11-14T01:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T07:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2024-12-02T02:02:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T08:02:00","slug":"bca-prepares-to-select-desert-diamond-barrel-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/14\/bca-prepares-to-select-desert-diamond-barrel-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"BCA Prepares to Select \u201cDesert Diamond\u201d Barrel Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>PUBLISH DATE:<\/strong>  November 13 2024<br>The <strong>Bourbon Club of Arkansas<\/strong> is officially stepping into new territory with an upcoming barrel selection that\u2019s been a long time coming. After months of anticipation, the club has been invited to select a barrel of Nevada-distilled whiskey\u2014often described by fans as pure \u201cliquid sunshine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BCA admin team is scheduled to gather for a private tasting session to evaluate samples and determine which barrel will earn the club\u2019s next release name: <strong>\u201cDesert Diamond.\u201d<\/strong> This selection comes directly from the distillery led by <strong>Aaron Chepenik<\/strong>, a well-respected name among whiskey enthusiasts and a key figure behind Nevada\u2019s growing whiskey reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dustin-Howell-December-2-2024-Desert-Diamond-Tater-Sticker-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A square graphic with a glowing blue diamond suspended above a desert landscape at dusk. The word \u201cDESERT DIAMOND\u201d appears in bold block letters across the middle of the image, with a stylized diamond icon beneath the text. The background shows dramatic clouds and warm earth tones giving the design a rugged, Western feel.\" class=\"wp-image-1724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dustin-Howell-December-2-2024-Desert-Diamond-Tater-Sticker-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dustin-Howell-December-2-2024-Desert-Diamond-Tater-Sticker-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dustin-Howell-December-2-2024-Desert-Diamond-Tater-Sticker.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:  Dustin Howell &#8211; December 2 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This opportunity was made possible with support from <strong>Anthony Eckert<\/strong> and <strong>Justin Pierce<\/strong>, both of whom played a role in bringing this long-awaited pick to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While full release details will follow once the final barrel is chosen, anticipation is already running high. Nevada whiskey selections are still relatively rare in Arkansas club picks, making <strong>Desert Diamond<\/strong> one of the more intriguing BCA releases on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to ArkansasLiquor.com as more information becomes available on this unique barrel pick and its eventual release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-Novembe-13-2024-Smoke-Wagon-Desert-Diamond-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A portrait-style photo of two tall, slender bottles of Smoke Wagon bourbon whiskey with amber-colored liquid, standing side by side on a flat surface. Each bottle has a decorative label featuring intricate text and artwork. The background is blurred, showing what looks like a store or tasting room setting with warm lighting behind the bottles. The overall focus is on the rich amber color of the whiskey and the label details.\" class=\"wp-image-1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-Novembe-13-2024-Smoke-Wagon-Desert-Diamond-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-Novembe-13-2024-Smoke-Wagon-Desert-Diamond-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-Novembe-13-2024-Smoke-Wagon-Desert-Diamond-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-Novembe-13-2024-Smoke-Wagon-Desert-Diamond.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:  Gary Penna &#8211; November 13 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UPDATE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Gary Penna<\/strong><br><em>November 14, 2024<\/em><br><em>Source: Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere it is!! Welcome the newest member of the BCA family to the table, <strong>Desert Diamond<\/strong>.<br>Details in the coming week!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-November-14-2024-Final-Pick-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A clear glass sample bottle of Smoke Wagon Bourbon sitting on a wooden bar or table with amber-colored bourbon inside. The bottle has a white label that reads \u201cBourbon Private Barrel #39-380 115.8 PF, aged 7 years, 51% Corn 39% Rye 10% Malted Rye,\u201d with the Smoke Wagon Bourbon logo and text \u201cTax Paid Sample \u2014 Not For Resale.\u201d Behind the bottle are other bottles and a bar-like setting with people partially visible in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-1722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-November-14-2024-Final-Pick-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-November-14-2024-Final-Pick-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-November-14-2024-Final-Pick-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-Penna-November-14-2024-Final-Pick.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:  Gary Penna &#8211; November 14 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PUBLISH DATE: November 13 2024The Bourbon Club of Arkansas is officially stepping into new territory with an upcoming barrel selection that\u2019s been a long time coming. 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