About Us

🥃 About Us

We are THE BOURBONVAULT HQ — curators of rare, allocated, and limited-edition American bourbon for collectors, enthusiasts, and those who simply refuse to settle for ordinary.

Our Story

THE BOURBONVAULT HQ was born from a simple but relentless obsession: finding the finest bourbon in America and making it accessible to those who truly appreciate it. What started as a personal collection quickly grew into something far greater — a destination for bourbon lovers who demand more than what sits on a standard retail shelf.

We specialize in single barrel selections, limited edition releases, and allocated expressions that most retailers never see. Our relationships with distilleries, distributors, and private barrel programs give our customers access to bottles that define what American whiskey can be at its absolute peak.

From Four Roses' legendary ten-recipe system to the most coveted annual releases in the industry, every bottle in our vault has been hand-selected with one standard: it has to be exceptional.

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Curation First

Every bottle is hand-selected. We don't carry everything — we carry the best. Our buyers taste before they buy.

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Collector Community

We serve serious collectors and curious newcomers alike. Bourbon is better when shared with people who care about it.

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Transparency

We tell you exactly what's in the bottle — recipe codes, barrel numbers, proof, age. No marketing fluff.

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White-Glove Delivery

Rare bourbon deserves careful handling. Every order is packed to protect your investment from warehouse to door.

Our Timeline

2018

The Collection Begins

Our founder starts acquiring rare Four Roses single barrels and limited editions, building relationships with distillery representatives across Kentucky.

2020

THE BOURBONVAULT HQ Launches

What began as a personal passion becomes a business. We open our online storefront with a curated selection of allocated and limited-release bourbons.

2022

Private Barrel Program

We secure our first private barrel selections — exclusive picks available only through THE BOURBONVAULT HQ, chosen barrel by barrel from the rickhouse floor.

2024

Community & Education

We launch our Uncorked Blog and community tasting events, bringing bourbon education to enthusiasts across the country.

2026

The Vault Grows

Expanded brand partnerships, corporate gifting programs, and military & first responder discounts — because great bourbon should be accessible to those who've earned it.

Meet the Team

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James Harlow

Founder & Head Buyer
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Maria Castillo

Operations Director
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Derek Oaks

Bourbon Educator & Writer
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Priya Nair

Corporate Gifts & Partnerships