I had sent a PM to Balcones via their Facebook page and got an answer back within moments from the founder/owner. he directed me to contact his warehouse manager who handles the barrel sales. His name is Jared, jaredhimstedt@balconesdistilling.com
Minimum purchase of a pallet of 27 barrels, you’re in charge of arranging your own shipping which can be pricey depending on where you are. I’m close enough to drive up and get them myself. They don’t always have barrels available, could take 2 - 3 weeks and they need payment in advance if you want them to reserve them for you.
Are any other sizes availabe? I would consider a 15 gallon or larger around February 2014.
I think Balcones only does five gallon barrels but other distillers sell 8-15 gallon barrels.
Our barrels are back in stock and we are having a Black Barrel Friday sale - $99 - www.barrels.cc
i just bought one, I already have one that I bought, it has put out a hell of a bourbon barrel RIS, now has a robust porter in it…I love these barrels