Private release notices
Members hear when a barrel opens before any broader invitation is considered.
The Founder's Collection
XII Entries One private ledger
Twelve Barrels.
Released once.
A twelve-entry archive drawn from the Founder's personal collection. Every release opens on its own schedule, carries its own Black Ledger identity, and closes permanently when its allocation is gone.
Each entry is invitation-only. Availability, shipping, and eligibility vary by state. 21+ only.
Collection
XII
Private entries
CollectionTwelve single barrels
SourceFounder's private holdings
Release accessInvitation only
Expected first releaseAugust 2026
The Twelve Entries
A collection revealed over time.
The details of each barrel remain private until its entry opens. Founder's Club members receive the earliest notice as the collection progresses.
Access Requests Open
I
Black Ledger ID BL-FC-001
An 11-year 36% high-rye bourbon and the opening entry in the Founder's Collection.
The Allocation Model
Membership grants access.
It does not obligate a purchase.
Black Ledger is piloting a Founder's Club allocation membership. Members receive earliest access to the release calendar, then choose which bottles they want to pursue. Bottles are not shipped automatically and there is no bottle subscription.
Founder's Club membership details soon to comeChoice, not obligation
Review the barrel, price, and terms before deciding whether to request a bottle.
Online-only allocations
Black Ledger releases are offered privately online and are not placed on public retail shelves.
A permanent ledger record
Every release documents its barrel, proof, bottle count, tasting profile, and place in the collection.
The Ledger Is Open
Entry I now has its own record.
Explore the inaugural single barrel, review its mash bill and projected allocation, then request consideration for the first founding-member group.