Founding Partners: Distilleries

Join the curated passport for spirits lovers who seek out the exceptional.Provide a small perk, to create an unforgettable experience

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Become a Partner Distillery

Founding Partner: Limited AvailabilityOnce spots are filled, they're filled.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU, THE DISTILLERY?

  • A featured spot on the BarrelMarked Passport Map

  • A custom BarrelMarked Passport Stamp

  • Exposure to high-intent, spirits-focused travelers

  • Free paid marketing, as we market the passport

  • Small perk equals big impact + memorable experience

  • Earn additional revenue + $25 referral fee for anyone referred to our passport

  • you refer to sign up for the passport.

  • Potential to be featured in any editorial content we produce

No tech. No setup. No cost. Just meaningful connection.

JOIN THE NEXT
CHAPTER OF THE TRAIL
(Kentucky Bourbon Trail)As the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® retires its Passport & Field Guide,
a new kind of journey begins.BARRELMARKED™ was created for the spirits lover who isn’t
trying to “complete the trail” — but to savor it.We believe in fewer stops, better pours,
and a passport that tells a story worth keeping.No rush. No race. No 300-mile loops. Just meaningful visits,
memorable stamps, and a curated community of distilleries
who care as much about craft as the people who show up to taste it."This isn't about checking boxes - it's
about pouring better stories."

HOW IT WORKS

01 - You join as a featured partner
02 - Choose a small perk to offer, your call (better the perk, the more likely more travelers will
chose your distillery)
03 - We ship you a custom BarrelMarked™ stamp and welcome letter
04 - Visitors show their BarrelMarked™ Passport (Digital or Physical) and ID to verify it's them.
05 - You stamp it and offer your perk - that's it!No cost. No codes. No tech.
Just good guests and a better story.

A Premium Audience, Delivered To You

Being featured in BARRELMARKED™ isn't just exposure - it's alignment.
Our members are spirits lovers, collectors, and travelers who seek out the meaningful. They don't stumble in - they set their route intentionally. And now, you're on the map.
This program is crafted to send thoughtful, engaged visitors through the doors - not with discounts, but with curiosity.
With appreciation. With taste.

Why It's Worth It

  • BARRELMARKED™ isn't free for customers, it's a premium benefit that attracts VIP customers to you. For distilleries, it's invite only, and you're invited.

  • You receive a custom BARRELMARKED™ or CUSTOM Stamp for the Passports. (Your choice)

  • Your listing includes the perk you choose, and can be updated whenever you'd like.

  • We promote your story to our passport holders and beyond.

  • All with zero cost, setup, or ongoing obligations.

Where You'll Be Featured

A Passport That
Crosses Boarders

BarrelMarked™ distilleries aren't chosen by region - they're chosen by craft. From bourbon in Kentucky to tequila in Jalisco, our members travel with intention, and your distillery becomes a destination.

This isn't just a local trail. It's a curated global map.

01 - Kentucky, USA
Where bourbon's legacy lives on through both iconic names and hidden gems.02 - Jalisco, Mexico
The spiritual home of tequila and mezcal. Authentically in every agave-rich pour.03 - Highlands & Beyond
Whiskey distilleries from Colorado to Oregon -
with international editions coming soon.

Testimonials

BarrelMarked™ Partners

"It's the easiest 'yes' we've said to a program. No fees, no setup - and we've seen high quality foot traffic from it."
-Partner Distillery, Oregon

"We didn't expect it to feel this premium. The stamp makes it fun for us, too."
-R.D., Jalisco

"We've been approached by a lot of programs, but BarrelMarked
actually aligned with our values. It feels
curated, not commercialized."
-Independent Distillery, New York

Partner Distillery

Join the BARRELMARKED™ Network

Founding Partner Distillery slots are limited - and have started filling fast as we head into Summer 2025.
Be the first to know when onboarding opens and secure your place in the passport network.

Barrelmarked Partner Terms & Conditions

Effective: May 2025

1. Listing & Participation

As a Barrelmarked Partner, your distillery will be featured on our digital partner map and may be included in limited-run printed passport editions. Inclusion in the Founding Edition is offered at no cost.

2. Member Perks

Each partner agrees to offer a small perk to verified Barrelmarked members. This may include (but is not limited to):

  • A welcome pour
  • A 2-for-1 tasting
  • A tasting upgrade
  • A discount on bottle purchase
  • A pour of a limited or reserve spirit

Partners may update or adjust their selected perk at any time by contacting us.

3. Passport Stamping

Each participating distillery will receive a custom Barrelmarked stamp to mark a page in the member’s physical passport. Use of the stamp is optional but strongly encouraged. Stamps are provided free of charge.

4. Updates & Removal

Partners may pause or end participation at any time with 14 days’ written notice. Barrelmarked reserves the right to remove any partner if the guest experience is repeatedly compromised or a perk is not honored in good faith.

5. No Cost Guarantee

There are no fees, contracts, or obligations for inclusion in the Founding Edition of Barrelmarked. Future editions may include paid tiers or additional marketing options, but Founding Partners will not be charged retroactively.

6. Brand Use & Representation

Barrelmarked retains the right to use your name, logo, and general business information in physical and digital marketing materials, including the passport, map, and partner list. You may request edits or removal at any time.

Questions or updates?
Reach us at [email protected]