J.T. Meleck’s Single Barrel Program began in October 2022 with our first picks at NuNu’s Market and Champagne’s Market in Lafayette, Louisiana.
The program was created after we discovered that certain barrels stood apart from the rest. Whether it was the nose, flavor, finish, or overall character, these barrels were too special to blend away — they deserved to be enjoyed on their own.
Select groups and retailers are invited to the distillery for a private tour and tasting, where they choose the barrel that will become their exclusive single barrel pick. Each barrel varies in flavor, yield, proof, and personality, making every release a one-of-a-kind experience.
Each bottle features a personalized sticker identifying the group or retailer who selected the barrel, along with the bottle number, barrel number, proof, and ABV.
Aged 4–5 years in new American oak 53-gallon barrels, our single barrel releases have ranged from 107.4 to 132 proof. Like all J.T. Meleck whiskey, they are crafted from 100% rice.