Short answer: allocated bourbon is whiskey a distillery releases in limited quantities, divided among distributors and then among stores. In Yuma, the way to get first word on these bottles at Sun of a Gun is to join our VIP Bottle List.
What does allocated mean?
When demand for a whiskey far outstrips supply, the distillery decides how many bottles each distributor receives, and each distributor decides how many each store receives. A store might get a single bottle of a given release, or none. That is why the most sought-after bourbons rarely sit on a shelf.
Bottles people hunt for
Names that are commonly allocated include Pappy Van Winkle, the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Blanton's, Weller, E.H. Taylor and Stagg. Availability changes release to release, and we never know exactly what our allocation will hold until it arrives.
How to get allocated bottles at Sun of a Gun
- Join the VIP Bottle List. Tell us what you are hunting. Members hear first when a matching bottle lands.
- Visit the lounge. Some of the rarest bottles are opened and poured by the glass, so you can taste them without buying the whole bottle.
- Come to a barrel pick or pairing night. Event nights are where new releases and store picks show up first.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell allocated bourbon at retail price?
We price each release when it arrives. Ask when you are notified.
Can I reserve a specific bottle?
Join the VIP list and tell us what you want. A bottle is only held once we confirm it with you.
Where are you located?
1651 S Arizona Ave, Yuma, Arizona 85364. Call 928-276-3500. You must be 21 or older.
