{"id":1751,"date":"2023-05-30T13:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T18:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=1751"},"modified":"2023-05-30T13:06:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T18:06:00","slug":"bourbon-club-of-arkansas-reveals-smooth-ambler-old-scout-bourbon-barrel-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/bourbon-club-of-arkansas-reveals-smooth-ambler-old-scout-bourbon-barrel-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Bourbon Club of Arkansas Reveals Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon Barrel Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PUBLISH DATE: May 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA)<\/strong> has officially shared the technical details behind its latest barrel selection, offering members a rare inside look at how a single barrel of Old Scout Bourbon<\/strong> is tracked, aged, and documented from distillation to bottling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a detailed informational post, Gary Penna<\/strong> broke down the \u201cdecoder ring\u201d for this pick, outlining everything from distillery ownership to barrel entry proof\u2014giving members transparency that is rarely seen outside of industry circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Gary Penna – May 30 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Official Barrel Information (As Shared by Gary Penna)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Source:<\/strong> Facebook
Date:<\/strong> May 30, 2023
Author:<\/strong> Gary Penna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is your decoder ring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Distillery:<\/strong> Smooth Ambler Spirits Co (the owner of barrel)
Current DSP#:<\/strong> DSP-WV-15002
Spirit Name:<\/strong> 40% Bourbon (technical recipe name for Old Scout Bourbon)
Last Fill Date:<\/strong> 12\/26\/17
Lot Identification Number:<\/strong> 17L26-L04
Entry Proof:<\/strong> 120.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recipe designation \u201c40% Bourbon\u201d reflects Smooth Ambler\u2019s internal classification system. Since the mash bill is 60% corn and 40% other grains<\/strong>, this naming convention helps distinguish it from other bourbon and rye recipes within their portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

At the time of this announcement, the barrel was 5 years and 34 days old<\/strong>, entering the barrel at 120 proof<\/strong>, a strong indicator that the final bottled proof would land solidly in cask-strength territory<\/strong>, typically between 115\u2013118 proof<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Gary Penna – June 9 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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About Smooth Ambler Spirits Co<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2009<\/strong> in Maxwelton, West Virginia<\/strong>, Smooth Ambler Spirits Co has earned a national reputation for its meticulous approach to sourcing, blending, and eventually distilling its own whiskey. While the distillery began by sourcing mature barrels from respected Midwest producers, it quickly built a loyal following through its Old Scout<\/strong> line\u2014bottlings known for transparency, age statements, and bold, unfiltered character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smooth Ambler operates under DSP-WV-15002<\/strong> and has long emphasized education and openness, often sharing mash bills, barrel entry proofs, and aging details with consumers\u2014an ethos clearly reflected in this BCA release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Old Scout Bourbon<\/strong> brand, in particular, has become synonymous with high-quality single barrels and small batches that appeal to enthusiasts who value both flavor and provenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why This Pick Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This selection highlights what many Arkansas bourbon fans value most:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Clear barrel provenance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Full transparency in aging and proof<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cask-strength integrity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Direct collaboration between clubs and respected distilleries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For BCA members, this wasn\u2019t just another bottle\u2014it was a chance to own a clearly documented snapshot of a single barrel\u2019s life, from December 26, 2017<\/strong>, onward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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