Awards/Recognition/PR

It’s always exciting to be recognized for your efforts.

2024

• For the second year in a row, the ABV Barrel Shop is a top 5 finalist for St. Louis Magazine’s Best Liquor Store in St. Louis.

• The ABV Barrel Shop is pleased to be the top ranked place to buy whiskey in St. Louis on Yelp. See the complete list here.

• On January 13, 2024, the ABV Barrel Shop set a world record for most barrel picks (different types) sold in a one-hour period with a total of 46.

• The ABV Barrel Shop was featured in STL Magazine’s SPIRITS newsletter by Clara Noble for our tastings and events as well as being the first location in Missouri to be Bottled-in-Bond certified.

2023

• Featured on Fox High School’s Alumni Association’s List of Recommended Local Businesses / Check out the Fox High School Alumni Page by Clicking Here.

• Featured on the local news (Fox 2) to talk about our ALS fundraiser supporting the local chapter of the ALS Society.

• Ranked #2 in the A-Lists Best of St. Louis Awards for Best Liquor or Wine Store in the Region

• Featured on Fox 2 News during their focus on the City of Arnold

• Named to the Chamber of Commerce for the City of Arnold

• Recognized by the Maryland Heights Police Officers Association for Assistance in Fundraising via a Barrel Pick

• Top 5 Finalist in STL Magazine’s A-List Awards for the Best Liquor Store in St. Louis

• Recognized by Bernie Lubbers and Heaven Hill Distillery as Missouri’s First Certified Bonded Premise (C.B.P. MO - 6).

2022

• 1st Place - New Orleans Bourbon Festival/Best Single Barrel (Gooey Butter Cake Pick/Kentucky Peerless)

• #1 Ranked Attraction in Arnold, Missouri by TripAdvisor

• First Look: ABV Barrel Shop in Arnold/Sauce Magazine/Iain Shaw, author

• ABV Barrel Shop Opens This Saturday in Arnold/STL Mag/William C. Meyers, author

• Arnold Business Has Unique Whiskey Offerings/The Leader/Tony Krausz, author