Summer Barrel Slam 2023

Event Details:

  • Where: Conti’s Wine And Spirits, 235 Queen Street, Southington Connecticut 
  • When: July 22nd
  • Time: 12pm – 4pm
  • What: A day of bourbon, fun, and barrel selections made available for purchase. 
  • Event Fee: It’s free, you knucklehead

The Barrels | Safety Cases Opening

Between 1 and 6 bottles available of each of the following 2021 and 2022 selections.

  • Backbone Bone Snapper Rye – 132.2 proof
  • Backbone Bone Snapper Rye – 129.1 proof
  • Backbone Bone Snapper Rye ‘Brain Drain V’ – 118 proof
  • Backbone Bone Snapper Rye – 121.6
  • Backbone Bourbon – 111.6 proof
  • Backbone Bourbon “North of the Border” – 113.6 proof
  • Balcones Single Malt Barrel #17662
  • Balcones True Blue Barrel #18228
  • Barrell German Ice Wine Barrel – AQ49 – 61.69 proof
  • Barrell 8yr Cask Strength Single Barrel – Z5H2 – 112.3 proof
  • Barrell Barbados Rum Barrel – AQ42 – 124.5 proof
  • Barton 1792 Full Proof
  • Barton 1792 Full Proof – 125 proof – #14C0AH1302 01-7425
  • Barton 1792 Full Proof – 125 proof – #14G10H1302 01-049 – F-1463
  • Barton 1792 Full Proof – 125 proof – #14C07H1302 01-7178 F-1459
  • Bib & Tucker 12 yr T8KE – 99 proof – #102202
  • Blue Note Juke Joint – 124.2 proof – #16479
  • Blue Note Juke Joint – 116.6 proof – #15034
  • Breckenridge Reserve Blend ‘Delta Blend’ – 86 proof
  • Belle of Bedford 10yr Rye – 109.72 proof – #3750
  • Belle of Bedford 10yr Rye – 111.43 proof – #3751
  • Bulleit Single Barrel ‘Interstellar’ – 104 proof – #2-E4-0766
  • Bulleit Single Barrel ‘Not Another Stagg Killer’ – 104 proof – #2-E4-1394
  • Bulleit Single Barrel “The Other Side” – 104 proof – #2-B3-0669
  • Copper and Cask 5yr High Rye – 116.8
  • Copper and Cask 4yr High Rye – 114.4 proof – #MI-269
  • Dickel 9yr Single Barrel – 100 proof – #08025-2800
  • Dickel 9yr Single Barrel – 84.6 proof – #08025-2812
  • Driftless Glen Rye
  • Driftless Glen Bourbon
  • Ezra Brooks Cask Strength – 120 proof – #7851164
  • Ezra Brooks Cask Strength – 120 proof – #7851168
  • Ezra Brooks Cask Strength – 120 proof – #7700108
  • Ezra Brooks Cask Strength “Dramspiracy” – 120 proof – #7426890
  • Ezra Brooks Cask Strength “EZ” – 120 proof – #7633185
  • High West American Prairie – 99.2 proof – #21844
  • Knob Creek Tangle #1 Rye – 115 proof
  • Knob Creek Tangle #3 Rye – 115 proof
  • Knob Creek Rye “Brain Drain III” – 115 proof – #1-06-07
  • Knob Creek Tangle #2 Bourbon (early 2022) – 120 proof
  • Knob Creek Tangle #1 Bourbon (early 2022) – 120 proof
  • Old Hamer #GFS-BSBI – 118.2 proof
  • Old Elk Wheated #8199 – 118.2 proof
  • Old Elk Straight Bourbon – 111.6 proof
  • Old Elk Wheated Bourbon “Cosmic Wheat” – #3839 – 116 proof
  • Old Elk Wheated Bourbon – 113.6 proof – #3908
  • Old Pepper 4yr Single Barrel Rye – #18-65 – 105.2 proof
  • Rebel Cask Strength – 120 proof – #7903540
  • Rebel Cask Strength – 120 proof – #7810950
  • Rebel Cask Strength “Dramspiracy” – 120 proof – #7655767
  • Rebel Cask Strength “RE” – 120 proof – #7653816
  • Rebel Cask Strength “BL” – 120 proof – #7655456
  • Redemption High Rye Bourbon – 105 proof – #22-145
  • Remus Single Barrel – 114.2 proof – #1089
  • Remus Single Barrel – 114.2 proof – #140
  • Remus Single Barrel – 114.2 proof – #90
  • Riverset Rye – 118 proof – #92
  • Rossville Union Rye – 108.2 proof
  • Sagamore 7yr Barrel Select Rye #72 – 110 proof
  • Starlight VDN #2 – 108.7 proof – Barrel #21-2248-2
  • Starlight VDN #1 – 105.2 proof – #21-2258-1
  • Starlight PX Sherry – 107 proof – #22-2156-4
  • Starlight Oloroso Sherry ‘ The Jerdonek’ – 104 proof – #21-2322-1Starlight Oloroso Sherry – 104.8 proof – #FB188-1
  • Starlight Port – 111.2 proof – #21-2207-2
  • Starlight Port – 106.8 proof – #FB189-1
  • Starlight Double Oak – 108.8 proof – #21-2230-2
  • Starlight Rum Barrel – 108.6 proof – #22-2177-2
  • Starlight Maple Syrup Barrel – 109.8 proof – #22-2056-2
  • Starlight Tokaji – 107.4 proof – #FB130-1
  • Starlight Rye – 116 proof – #17210
  • Stellum Leo – 110.38 proof
  • Taconic Dutchess Bourbon – 124 proof – #771
  • The Senator Single Barrel
  • Three Chord Single Barrel – 119.12 proof
  • Tumblin Dice 7yr Heavy Rye – 115.52 proof
  • Tumblin Dice 5yr Heavy Rye – 112.36 proof
  • WhistlePig 10yr Single Barrel Rye – 113.8 proof – #133727
  • WhistlePig 10yr Single Barrel Rye ‘RyeDration’ – 111.5 proof – #133262
  • WhistlePig 10yr Single Barrel Rye “Manhattan RTD” – 116.6 proof – #119990
  • Yellowstone Single Barrel – 102 proof – #7851113
  • Yellowstone Single Barrel – 115 proof – #7851047

The Barrels | New Single Barrel Releases

  • Rossville Union Rye 51/49 “Out of Left Field”
    • Rossville 51/49 Mashbill: A striking single barrel from left field, this release is packed with pepper, cream, sweet maple and a zesty pepper finish.
  • Rossville Union Rye 95/5 “It’s Jank!”
    • Rossville 95/5 Mashbill: Punchy and pepper forward it’s classic MGP rye at its core with honey, punchy herbal rye, a hint of dill and a spritely mint finish.
  • Barrell Craft Spirits Private Release Ratafia de Champagne Finish 
    • The classic returns with Barrell’s final Ratafia de Champagne release of 2023 for the r/Bourbon program. Rich fig, honey, creme brulee, caramel candies and a sparkle of rich caramelized sugar. A favorite for a reason.
  • Stellum Spirits Serpens J5
    • Stellum continues its stranglehold on nearly unbeatable value, and this rye is a sublte beast at 113.5pf. Brown sugar, bold blackberry, a touch of sweet tropical fruits and bold, maple reduction hold for ages.
  • Starlight Pineau des Charantes Finished Bourbon 
    • Few groups get the opportunity to select one of Starlight’s rarest wine finishes. Pineau des Charantes combines the sweetness of grape with the structure and complexity of cognac, creating one of the world’s most unique beverages. This bourbon kicks off with baking spice, rye bread, toasted almond and a healthy dose of oak before complex red berries, stewed fruits, currants and blackberry join the show. Rich mouthfeel, long finish with currants, blackberry and cherry reduction.
  • Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon “Everywhere and In Between” 
    • Signature Knob Creek peanut brittle, cream, creme brulee and cocoa combine with a monster mouthfeel for a barrel that’s been all over the country.
  • Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye “Everywhere and In Between II” 
    • The company cousin of our single barrel bourbon, this kit likewise traversed the country with me for a week while I waited for the shot to confirm the pick (things get busy on the road). Punchy brown sugar, caramel candies, toffee and zesty rye spice.
  • Litchfield Distillery Single Barrel Bourbon 
    • The first of their 6 year bourbon (distilled completely in house by Litchfield) this barrel was a cool project from start to finish. I spent most of my childhood growing up in Connecticut, so it was super cool to see a producer begin production and work up aged product that’s killer (and a killer deal) right here in Connecticut.
  • Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Camp Nelson A 22-0314 “Reserved For A Russell”
    • A barrel that Bruce himself had been holding onto for us to try, it ended up being the easy favorite for the day, selected Fall of 2022. A classic showcase of baking spice, nutmeg, clove, pepper and rye spice pop with maple and a creamy sweetness and decadent mouthfeel.
  • Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Camp Nelson A 22-0303 “World Famous Whoopsie” 
    • We don’t always know if a Wild Turkey Barrel will become a Russell’s or a Kentucky Spirit due to the proof of the barrel. If it’s under 110, it becomes a KS. If its over, a Russells. Campari took about 5 tries to proof this barrel correctly, and in the end it dipped to 107pf – hello Kentucky Spirit! Classic bourbon profile with a Campari twist: brown sugar, a pop of cinnamon and orange peel meet clove, a light black tea funk and ripples of maple.
  • Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve Tyrone A “Definitely Maybe”
    • A hard fought winner for the group, this barrel survived a blind tasting of cosmic proportions. Black tea, sweet honey, sweet tea, orange spice and monster dollop of baking spice.
  • Laird’s 7yr Single Cask American Brandy
    • A rare 7 year selection from Laird’s, this 89mo release is a feather in their cap that shows off American Brandy in a light that few producers can achieve. Rich apple and creme brulee meet moderate oak on the palate, a rich and creamy texture and a powerful finish loaded with apple butter, nutmeg, baking spice and honey.

All barrels are sold by independent, licensed retailers. Retailers may have different shipping policies based on your state of residence. The Summer Barrel Slam is an in person event with no shipping facilitated at this time.