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Orphan Barrel - OB Spirits Co.

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co., established in 2013 by Diageo, is headquartered in Tullahoma, Tennessee, where its whiskeys are hand-bottled at the George Dickel facility. The brand was created to showcase ultra-aged American whiskeys sourced from forgotten or surplus barrels, primarily aged at the historic Stitzel-Weller distillery in Kentucky. While Orphan Barrel does not operate its own distillery, it curates rare stocks from various distilleries, offering transparency about mash bills, origins, and aging processes. The company’s portfolio includes notable releases such as Barterhouse (20 years), Old Blowhard (26 years), and Rhetoric, a series of bourbons aged progressively from 20 to 25 years. These whiskeys are known for their unique aging profiles and high-rye or wheated mash bills, depending on their origins. Other releases, like Lost Prophet and Whoop & Holler, highlight stocks from George T. Stagg and George Dickel, respectively. Orphan Barrel maintains focus on preserving and bottling rare, ultra-aged whiskeys that might otherwise be lost to time. While the brand has faced criticism for its marketing and lack of distillation, it has carved a niche by offering collectors and enthusiasts access to limited-edition, high-quality spirits with deep historical ties to American whiskey heritage.

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Orphan Barrel - OB Spirits Co.

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co., established in 2013 by Diageo, is headquartered in Tullahoma, Tennessee, where its whiskeys are hand-bottled at the George Dickel facility. The brand was created to showcase ultra-aged American whiskeys sourced from forgotten or surplus barrels, primarily aged at the historic Stitzel-Weller distillery in Kentucky. While Orphan Barrel does not operate its own distillery, it curates rare stocks from various distilleries, offering transparency about mash bills, origins, and aging processes. The company’s portfolio includes notable releases such as Barterhouse (20 years), Old Blowhard (26 years), and Rhetoric, a series of bourbons aged progressively from 20 to 25 years. These whiskeys are known for their unique aging profiles and high-rye or wheated mash bills, depending on their origins. Other releases, like Lost Prophet and Whoop & Holler, highlight stocks from George T. Stagg and George Dickel, respectively. Orphan Barrel maintains focus on preserving and bottling rare, ultra-aged whiskeys that might otherwise be lost to time. While the brand has faced criticism for its marketing and lack of distillation, it has carved a niche by offering collectors and enthusiasts access to limited-edition, high-quality spirits with deep historical ties to American whiskey heritage.

The Distillery Story

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co., established in 2013 by Diageo, is headquartered in Tullahoma, Tennessee, where its whiskeys are hand-bottled at the George Dickel facility. The brand was created to showcase ultra-aged American whiskeys sourced from forgotten or surplus barrels, primarily aged at the historic Stitzel-Weller distillery in Kentucky. While Orphan Barrel does not operate its own distillery, it curates rare stocks from various distilleries, offering transparency about mash bills, origins, and aging processes. The company’s portfolio includes notable releases such as Barterhouse (20 years), Old Blowhard (26 years), and Rhetoric, a series of bourbons aged progressively from 20 to 25 years. These whiskeys are known for their unique aging profiles and high-rye or wheated mash bills, depending on their origins. Other releases, like Lost Prophet and Whoop & Holler, highlight stocks from George T. Stagg and George Dickel, respectively. Orphan Barrel maintains focus on preserving and bottling rare, ultra-aged whiskeys that might otherwise be lost to time. While the brand has faced criticism for its marketing and lack of distillation, it has carved a niche by offering collectors and enthusiasts access to limited-edition, high-quality spirits with deep historical ties to American whiskey heritage.