Shortbarrel began in 2015 as a tight-knit group of bourbon enthusiasts in Atlanta and has evolved into one of the most exciting names in American whiskey. Friends bound by a passion for the hunt, the pour, and the stories shared around every bottle. What started as a hobby quickly became an obsession, leading us to hand-select more than 350 barrels between 2016 and 2020–give or take a few–possibly more. Let’s just say the math got a little fuzzy.

The real turning point came on a Sunday in Louisville in 2020. After hours of tasting and storytelling, we crossed paths with a barrel broker, and in a moment of bourbon-fueled inspiration, decided to create a brand of our own: Shortbarrel. Our first bottles hit Georgia shelves in early 2021.

Since then, we’ve grown from local favorite to regional name. We’re proud to be available in Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with online shipping to 47 states across the country. And we’re just getting started.

In 2023, we acquired Old Fourth Distillery, Atlanta’s first distillery since Prohibition. We didn’t start it, but we’ve rebuilt it with a clear vision: to revive Georgia whiskey, elevate Southern spirits, and honor our roots every step of the way.

Next up: our most ambitious move yet. In 2025, we’ll open our flagship bar and retail shop in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, sharing Atlanta-made spirits to the world’s busiest terminal.

We’re not just here to bottle great bourbon. We’re here to build something real, from the friendships forged over barrel picks to the moments shared over a neat pour. At Shortbarrel, we show up, we pour generously, and we always keep it interesting.