Services

1. 01

   Barrel pick service

   A barrel pick means choosing a single barrel from a distillery's inventory and bottling from that barrel alone. Even with the same distillate, every barrel tastes different, so the choice of barrel defines the result.

   • Define your requirements: style, proof, age, budget
   • Visit distilleries and taste candidate barrels on site
   • Recommend a shortlist with tasting notes
2. 02

   Sample selection & shipping to Korea

   Our team narrows down the candidates on site first, then ships those samples to Korea. You can taste and decide without traveling there yourself.

   • Secure samples from candidate barrels
   • Ship samples to Korea
   • Provide barrel details and tasting notes for each sample
3. 03

   Club & private group picks

   We help whiskey clubs, societies, and private groups in Korea pick a barrel together, with members tasting samples side by side and agreeing on a single barrel.

   • Minimum order of around 100 bottles
   • Barrel proposals matched to group size and budget
   • Samples shipped for member tastings
   • Help gathering member input for the final pick
4. 04

   Custom labels

   Bottles from your chosen barrel can carry your own label. Add your club or group name, logo, or a commemorative message to create a bottle that exists nowhere else.

   • Agree on label design direction
   • Coordinate label specs and timing with the distillery
   • Review the final proof before bottling
5. 05

   Price negotiation & contracting

   We use market knowledge and distillery relationships to secure favorable terms for you.

   • Negotiate barrel price and quantity
   • Coordinate bottling specs (proof, bottle count, etc.)
   • Settle payment and contract terms
6. 06

   Export for official import

   When the barrel is imported officially through a Korean importer, we take care of everything until the shipment leaves the US or Mexico, exported directly to Korea.

   • Manage the distillery release schedule
   • Arrange inland freight at origin
   • Prepare export documents and ship
7. 07

   Direct-to-consumer shipping

   Through the BARREL KOREA shipping network, we ship directly from the US or Mexico to customers living in Korea. No importer is needed, which makes it a natural fit for club and private group picks.

   • Uses the BARREL KOREA shipping network
   • Shipped from the US or Mexico directly to customers living in Korea
   • Group picks delivered straight to members
   • Shipment status updates along the way
8. 08

   Korea market entry support for US distilleries

   We connect US distilleries seeking official import into Korea with Korean partners and help with preparation on the US side.

   • Consultation on entering the Korean market
   • Introductions to Korean import partners
   • Support for export preparation in the US

For official imports, customs clearance, import filing, and distribution after arrival in Korea are handled by the client's designated importer. BARREL KOREA does not distribute or sell products within Korea.