Bourbon Club of Arkansas Barrel Selection
Cream of Kentucky Single Barrel #00177
Arkansas’ first Cream of Kentucky Single Barrel—a cask-strength “Double-Rich” Kentucky straight bourbon selected by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas.
One barrel. One flavor profile. One new chapter in Arkansas bourbon history.
Cream of Kentucky Barrel #00177. Photo courtesy of Gary Penna.
Barrel
#00177
Proof
106.32
Alcohol
53.16% ABV
Bottling
Cask Strength
Selected for Arkansas
A historic bourbon name meets Arkansas barrel culture
Cream of Kentucky Barrel #00177 is the first single-barrel release from the historic brand to reach Arkansas. Every bottle in the release comes from the same individual cask selected by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas.
A single-barrel selection preserves the personality of one cask rather than blending several barrels toward a standardized profile. Barrel #00177 therefore represents a specific moment in the whiskey’s maturation that cannot be duplicated by another barrel.
Once Barrel #00177 is gone, its exact expression of Cream of Kentucky is gone with it.
Why this release matters
- First Cream of Kentucky Single Barrel released in Arkansas
- Selected by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas
- Bottled from one individual barrel
- Presented at its 106.32-proof cask strength
- Custom tasting profile documented on the barrel label
- Released publicly through Mash & Vine Market
This selection connects a bourbon brand established in the nineteenth century with Arkansas’ modern private-barrel community.
Official Barrel Profile
Tasting notes for Barrel #00177
The custom barrel label describes a profile that moves from sweet spice and dark fruit into mature oak, nuts and leather.
01 · Aroma
Sweet and spicy
Vanilla and pipe tobacco introduce the bourbon with sweetness, warm spice and a darker aromatic depth.
02 · Palate
Caramel and dark fruit
Caramel is joined by dark berries, red fruit and an additional layer of concentrated berry sweetness.
03 · Finish
Soft and lingering
Oak, nuts and leather create a mature conclusion that remains soft and lingering rather than aggressively dry.
Bottle Specifications
Cream of Kentucky Barrel #00177 at a glance
The barrel was bottled at cask strength rather than being reduced to a predetermined standard proof. That allows its individual combination of sweetness, fruit, tobacco and mature oak to reach the glass with greater concentration.
It can be enjoyed neat, with several drops of water or over a single large cube depending on the drinker’s preferred intensity.
| Brand | Cream of Kentucky |
| Expression | Single Barrel Cask Strength |
| Classification | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Barrel | #00177 |
| Designation | “Double-Rich” |
| Proof | 106.32 |
| Alcohol | 53.16% ABV |
| Selected by | Bourbon Club of Arkansas |
| Retail partner | Mash & Vine Market |
| Distinction | First Cream of Kentucky Single Barrel released in Arkansas |
One Cask · One Expression
What makes a single barrel different?
Every whiskey barrel develops differently as the spirit interacts with charred oak, changes in temperature and the individual characteristics of the wood. A single-barrel release captures those natural differences rather than blending them into a uniform batch.
Bottled at cask strength
Barrel #00177 reaches the bottle at 53.16% alcohol by volume, or 106.32 proof. Its proof reflects this individual barrel instead of a standard proof used across an entire product line.
At full strength, the bourbon presents its caramel, berries, tobacco and oak with greater concentration. A small amount of water can gradually open the whiskey and reveal different aromatic layers.
There may be other Cream of Kentucky barrel selections, but there will only ever be one Barrel #00177.
A Historic American Bourbon Name
More than a century of bourbon history
The Arkansas selection adds a new chapter to a brand whose roots extend back to the nineteenth century.
1888
I. Trager & Company introduces the Cream of Kentucky name in Cincinnati.
1934
Schenley reintroduces the brand and develops its recognizable “Double-Rich” identity.
2018
J.W. Rutledge revives the dormant label as a modern premium whiskey brand.
2026
BCA selects Barrel #00177, the first Cream of Kentucky Single Barrel released in Arkansas.
The BCA Connection
A barrel selected for Arkansas bourbon enthusiasts
The custom side label identifies Barrel #00177 as hand-selected by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas. The selection reflects the club’s focus on distinctive private barrels, whiskey education and partnerships within Arkansas’ bourbon community.
Each BCA selection provides an opportunity to explore how one particular barrel differs from a standard national bottling. Barrel #00177 gives Arkansas drinkers a specific expression of Cream of Kentucky chosen for this community.
Official Retail Partner
Mash & Vine Market
The public retail release of Barrel #00177 was made available through Mash & Vine Market in downtown Little Rock.
409 E. Third Street
River Market Tower
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Availability, pricing and purchase limits can change. Contact the retailer before traveling for a specific bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cream of Kentucky Barrel #00177 FAQ
Is this the first Cream of Kentucky Single Barrel released in Arkansas?
Yes. Barrel #00177 is the first Cream of Kentucky Single Barrel released in Arkansas.
Who selected Cream of Kentucky Barrel #00177?
The barrel was hand-selected by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas.
What proof is Barrel #00177?
The bourbon is bottled at 53.16% alcohol by volume, which equals 106.32 proof.
Is the bourbon bottled at cask strength?
Yes. Barrel #00177 is labeled as a cask-strength Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
What does Cream of Kentucky Barrel #00177 taste like?
The label describes vanilla and pipe tobacco on the aroma; caramel, dark berries and red fruit on the palate; and a soft, lingering finish of oak, nuts and leather.
Where was the Arkansas barrel released?
The public retail release was made available through Mash & Vine Market at 409 E. Third Street in downtown Little Rock. Availability and purchase limits can change.
Bourbon Club of Arkansas
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