If you’re looking for bourbon (particularly rare bourbons, allocated items, and barrel picks), Micky Finn’s has always been the number one stop in the Pee Dee and Florence area. But, in June, 2024, the Florence area institution announced that it was upping its game with an intensified commitment to bringing those rare and highly sought items to all three of its locations.

Micky Finn’s new Bourbon Barrel Pick Program’s implementation coincided with the announcement and the store’s selection of Barrel Pick items soared immediately. While Barrel Pick items were always a part of the store’s offerings, shelves quickly ballooned with the new products. In fact, a new section was installed in the Cashua location just to contain Micky Finn’s Barrel Picks.

As with any Barrel Pick item, each product is privately tasted and selected, ensuring the best of the best from each distiller and a unique taste that can only be found at Micky Finn’s.

While the store's Barrel Pick items are all currently available with more products on the way, the store will be highlighting a few of the products each month as well as running specials and discounts. For instance, Micky Finn's is currently offering a 10% discount on the purchase of two or more Barrel Picks.

Below are just a few of the products the store is highlighting for the month of October:

October Barrel Picks

Paul Sutton 6 Year

Bottled at 115 proof and aged 6 years in a number 4 (alligator char) barrel, this Kentucky bourbon has a creamy vanilla nose with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Big and bold, with brown sugar and caramel on the palate. Long vanilla, honey, and cinnamon finish.

Rabbit Hole Heigold

70% corn, 25% malted rye, and 5% malted barley and 108.1 proof, this is a limited edition single barrel offering from Rabbit Hole. Nose of sweet toasty malt with candied apple and brown sugar. Palate serves up caramel, oak, and butterscotch. Medium finish with prominent rye spice and toffee.

Ezra Brooks

This full proof (120 proof) Kentucky Bourbon has a 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malt mash bill. Nose of caramel and baking spices, with a hint of raisins. Touches of cinnamon, spice, with secondary sweet toffee on the palate. Finishes with dark spice, tobacco, and fruity notes.

Remus Single Barrel

This bourbon from the historic Ross and Squibb distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, has a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. Bottled at 108.5 proof, the nose offers vanilla, leather, and a hint of spice. On the palate, peppery oak, brown sugar, and apricot show, followed by a long, warm, thick caramel finish.

Old Soul Cask Strength

This beautiful mahogany colored uncut and unfiltered spirit is distilled in Indiana and aged at the Cathead distillery in Jackson, Mississippi. Bottled at cask strength (121.14), with a 75% corn, 21% malted rye, and 5% barley mash bill. Nice viscosity with a heavy caramel and vanilla nose. Thick mouthfeel, with candied cherry, caramel, and leather. Great long finish, with a hint of cloves, candied fruit and dense caramel.

Like all Barrel Pick Programs, however, supplies are still limited and, once a barrel is gone, it's gone for good. Make sure to visit one of Micky Finn's three locations to browse the available barrel picks today before these selections disappear forever.

Stay tuned to the Micky Finn's website for new announcements regarding the Barrel Pick Program.

    Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop
    194 S. Cashua Drive.
    Florence, SC 29501

    Micky Finn's Liquor and Beverage Warehouse
    3035 Dr. Johnny Bruce. Rd.
    Florence, SC 29506

    Micky Finn's South Side
    550 Pamplico Hwy
    Florence, SC 29505

All photos by Zach Davis