As we enter Q2 2025,the benchmark cost of new fill Bulk Bourbon barrels is approaching the 10 year low cost last seen in 2015. This is a swift and dramatic drop in cost approximately 85% on average from just 2 years ago. That was due to oak barrel shortages, peak grain and supply chain inflation, and before significant new distilling capacity. Securing new fill now is an opportunity to ensure your COGS profitability.
The American Whiskey Market 2025
