There’s something about a private barrel pick that feels… dangerous. The good kind of dangerous. The kind that makes you think, “I may never see another bottle like this again.” That’s because you won’t. At Arthur Cantina, we don’t just stock whiskey — we hunt barrels, taste through them, and bring home only the ones that could stop a conversation mid-sentence.
And this season, each one of these bottles comes with more than just great whiskey. Every barrel pick purchase gets you one free entry into our $500 gift card raffle — winner announced Christmas Day. Buy the whiskey, drink the whiskey, maybe win $500. It’s a delicious gamble worth taking.
Penelope Architect Private Selection
Penelope’s Architect line is already known for its smooth complexity, but our private selection takes it to another level. Think vanilla custard, crème brûlée, and coffee grounds, all framed by French oak that adds depth and elegance. Heavy on the oak, big hit for the fans of woody flavors. This is the bottle you hide from guests and “accidentally” forget to bring out.
Buy it, pour it, and remember — you just bought yourself a chance at $500.
Castle & Key Restoration Rye Single Barrel
Earthy rye spice meets toasted brown sugar, orange peel, mint, and just enough licorice to keep things interesting. This single barrel from Castle & Key is a reminder that rye doesn’t have to be aggressive — it can be layered, refined, dangerously drinkable, and at such a high proof it sneaks up on you in the best way possible.
One pour closer to winning that $500 gift card.
Woodinville Bourbon Store Pick — Ant’s Barrel
Washington-grown corn, rye, and barley meet the Pacific Northwest’s unique aging climate. Our Ant’s Barrel pick leans into rich oak extraction, a warm spice core, and a finish that goes on for days. It’s a statement bottle — and the statement is I know exactly what I’m doing. BTW the first barrel to sell out between Ant and Fez determines the winner of a friendly competition between the two, the loser will have to well.. that will be revealed on a YouTube video at some point.
Also says you know how to enter a $500 Christmas Day raffle.
Woodinville Bourbon Store Pick — Fez’s Barrel
Same elite grain sourcing as Ant’s Barrel, but Fez’s pick shows off a slightly sweeter, rounder profile. Think caramel, toasted vanilla, and the easy confidence of a barrel that knows it’s good. Definitely a great whiskey but Ant's might be the better of the two ;)
Confidence that could translate into $500 if the raffle gods smile on you.
Wyoming Whiskey Private Stock Bourbon
Nutella, cinnamon, and oak on the nose, black pepper and orange peel on the palate, and a finish that’s smoother than it has any right to be. Wyoming’s extreme climate gives this bourbon an edge — and our private stock barrel shows it off in full.
$500 Christmas bonus potential included.
Bulleit Bourbon Single Barrel
Every Bulleit single barrel tells its own story — ours just happens to tell a better one. Expect cherry-cola, caramel, strawberry cream candy, vanilla toast, and a hit of baking spice. This is the dessert course of your whiskey collection.
And possibly dessert paid for by a $500 Arthur Cantina gift card.
Why Our Barrel Picks Matter
These aren’t bottles you stumble on in a big-box liquor aisle. They’re chosen for character, complexity, and the kind of drinking experience you remember. Each one is a chapter in the Arthur Cantina story — and for the rest of 2025, they also double as your raffle ticket for a $500 Arthur Cantina gift card, winner drawn on Christmas Day.
Whether you’re building your collection, hunting flavor, or just want a shot at a serious shopping spree — this is your moment.
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