If our iconic “whiskey on the rocks OPEN sign” is on, come on in!

Thank you to the readers of Leader Publications who voted the ABV Barrel Shop 2025 winner for the Best Liquor Store in Jefferson County!

How Are We Different?

How Are We Different?

We’re not sure why A.I. put Darren out on the sidewalk… you will actually have to come into the store to taste our products!

As the world’s only liquor store dedicated to selling cask strength single barrel bourbon, rye and American Whiskey, we are already unique. When you combine the fact we are actively involved in the bourbon industry, and have contacts through our owner Colonel Steve Akley’s decade of owning a media company dedicated exclusively to bourbon, you have a store that can bring in the most unique offerings in American Whiskey. We are the premier place to go if you are looking for the best American whiskey offerings. Whether you are wanting to take a journey into our inventory, or you are looking for a special birthday, Christmas, house warming, groomsman/bridesmaid gifts, retirement or gift for the boss, we are the place to go. We will walk you through the options available and work within your budget. Come in and see for yourself why we are the store not only customers in the Greater St. Louis Metro area look to for their bourbon needs, but bourbon fans across the United States and even the globe! The best news, our barrel picks are open and available to taste so you can try before you buy!

ABV Barrel Shop Barrel Pick World Record

ABV Barrel Shop Barrel Pick World Record

We Have a World Record!

On February 20, 2025 between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, we established a world record by selling 64 different barrel picks in 60 minutes (not 64 bottles, 64 different barrel picks!)

Here's a fun time lapse look at the evening: https://tinyurl.com/2kuf2xtd

We believe in the importance of supporting locally-owned small businesses. A purchase in our small, locally-owned business is an investment in our community. Our commitment to you is that we’ll never take your loyalty to us for granted.

Our goal is to always earn your business. We’re dedicated to providing customized service for you, something our larger competitors can’t offer. Give us a chance because we’re a small locally-owned business, but come back because we’re the best at what we do.

C.B.P. MO - 6

Certified by Bernie Lubbers and Heaven Hill Distillery

The ABV Barrel Shop is pleased to be a Certified Bonded Premise. Our registration number is: C.B.P. MO - 6. We were the 45th certified bonded premise in the U.S. and the first in Missouri. As such, we are committed to carrying every bottled-in-bond product we have access to in a unique section in our store. Come by and Shop our Bottled-in-Bond shelf today!

Our Mission

Curating the best whiskey single barrels, educational classes and immersive whiskey experiences.

We are open 7-days a week. Hours vary day-to-day so check out our hours here ——————————————————->

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What can you expect:

Bourbon, Whiskey, Whisky, American Whiskey, Barrel Pick, Store Pick, Liquor Store, St. Louis, Arnold, Missouri, Steve Akley, Jim Fasnacht

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THANKS!
Colonel Steve Akley & Jim Fasnacht, Owners of ABV Barrel Shop, LLC