Guides & Resources

Hunt smarter. Bottle by bottle.

Everything we've learned about finding allocated bourbon before the crowd — written for hunters, from first pour to secondary value.

Basics

What Is Allocated Bourbon?

Allocated bourbon explained: what 'allocated' really means, why bottles like Pappy and BTAC are so hard to find, and how the allocation system actually works.

7 min readTactics

How to Find Allocated Bourbon

Nine proven tactics for finding allocated bourbon at retail — from building store relationships to tracking restocks and drop alerts so you act before the shelf clears.

9 min readIntel

TTB Label Approvals Explained

How TTB / COLA label approvals work and how to read them to spot upcoming bourbon and whiskey releases months before they're officially announced.

8 min readValue

Is Allocated Bourbon Worth It?

Understand allocated bourbon pricing: MSRP vs. secondary market value, why the gap exists, and how to judge whether a drop is a steal or a pass before you buy.

8 min read
Bourbon glossary Frequently asked questions

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