Men’s Journal x Nashville Barrel Company: Our First Single Barrel Selections
Two extraordinary nine-year-old single-barrel bourbons mark the debut of the Men’s Journal Spirits Shop. Hand-selected from Nashville Barrel Company’s deep inventory of MGP-sourced whiskey, these low-rye expressions showcase a rare pairing: a 74% corn, 21% rye, 5% malted barley mash bill aged in Kelvin Cooperage barrels—wood-fired and air-dried, an approach few still use today. Each barrel reveals its own distinct character.
Barrel #3265, aged nine years and bottled at 115.66 proof, shows balanced depth and warm complexity.
Barrel #3003, also aged nine years and bottled at 120.18 proof, delivers bold richness and a long, satisfying finish.
Limited to 137 and 178 bottles, these single-barrel selections stand as a testament to rarity, craftsmanship, and depth of flavor.
Special thanks to the Nashville Barrel Company team—Kelly, James, Mike, and Stella—for helping bring our first single-barrel selections to life.
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Nashville Barrel Co 9yr Single Barrel Bourbon - #3003 - Men's Journal - 120.18 Proof
Order Now$139.99
Tasting Notes: Caramel, vanilla, fruit, dried fruit, slightly candied, slight spice
Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, cream. Light rye spice in the finish.
Mash Bill for Bourbon: Corn: 75%, Rye: 21%, Barley Malt: 4%
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Nashville Barrel Co 9yr Single Barrel Bourbon - #3264 - Men's Journal - 115.66 Proof
Order Now$139.99
Tasting Notes: Caramel, vanilla, fruit, dried fruit, slightly candied, slight spice
Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, cream. Light rye spice in the finish.
Mash Bill for Bourbon: Corn: 75%, Rye: 21%, Barley Malt: 4%
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Video Gallery
We sat down with Nashville Barrel Company for a deep dive into the Men’s Journal Single Barrel Selections —
exploring what makes them such a standout partner for our first-ever releases.
With Mike Hinds and James Davenport leading the way, their exceptional range and commitment to quality truly impressed us.
Check out the videos below for an inside look at the barrels we chose and the craft behind Nashville Barrel Company.
LET'S MEET NASHVILLE BARREL
WHY ARE THESE SO GOOD
MEN'S JOURNAL SINGLE BARRELS
HOW DO YOU OPERATE
THE LIGHTNING ROUND
History
The Story
Nashville Barrel Co. began in 2018 when three friends—Mike Hinds, James Davenport, and later Kelly O’Shea—decided to take matters into their own hands during a growing bourbon shortage. Frustrated by limited access to quality whiskey, they started buying and selecting their own barrels to keep the tradition of whiskey picking with friends alive. Their carefully chosen barrels quickly gained a loyal following, and by 2020, their first single barrel rye release turned heads across social media. Demand soared, and in 2021, they opened their own distillery in Nashville to keep up with the interest. Mike handles logistics, James leads blending and barrel picks, and Kelly drives strategy and brand growth. Together—with their four-legged “boss,” Stella the Goldendoodle—they’ve built a nationally recognized whiskey brand rooted in passion, community, and craftsmanship.
In 2018, we were three guys who saw where the market was headed—not enough bourbon supply driving demand through the roof and creating impossible allocations for us and our friends to get the good whiskey that had brought us together. One of our favorite past-times has been traveling all over the country and picking single-barrels with our friends, but that memory was vanishing quickly. So, we decided to do it our way, and invest in our own abilities to select single barrels. We bought our first batch of barrels in 2018, quite honestly, we did it so that we could continue the tradition of picking through good whiskey with our friends. Little did we know what would happen next. Well, the word got out... fast. People started talking about our barrels. It became so popular that friends were asking if they could pick a barrel of our stuff. February of 2020, we released our first single barrel rye - and people on social media made sure the rest was history. Soon, groups from all over the country were calling to ask to come pick a barrel for themselves. In March of 2021, it hadn't stopped... so much so that we had to open up our own distillery to house it all. And we're so glad we did, because now we get to share even more whiskey with enthusiasts and friends like you. When you’re in Nashville, come on by. Have a dram, a bottle, or a barrel… and find out why the people have been talking about us.