Blackout Group

Welcome to Blackout Barrel Company, Blackout Racing Stable, and Barrels for a Cause

At Blackout Barrel Company and Blackout Racing Stable, we combine our passion for thoroughbred racing with our love for bottling exceptional spirits. Through Blackout Barrel Company, we proudly bottle premium straight bourbon and rye whiskey, each made with the highest standards of craftsmanship. Our flagship whiskey features Belle Tapisserie, the beloved racehorse we once owned, proudly displayed on the label as a symbol of our journey and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Blackout Racing Stable is based at the historic Churchill Downs, the iconic home of the Kentucky Derby—a place where legends are made and history is written. From the racetrack to the whiskey brand, we embrace the rich traditions that make Kentucky the heart of horse racing and bourbon.

In addition to our racing and whiskey brand, we are committed to giving back through Barrels for a Cause, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit. A portion of the proceeds from every bottle of Blackout whiskey goes toward supporting causes that align with our values, helping create lasting change in the communities we care about.

Inspired by Kentucky’s rich tradition of whiskey and horse racing, we bottle spirits that celebrate heritage, quality, and community. Welcome to Blackout.

What We Do

Blackout Group is composed of 3 core elements.

Bourbon

Founded in 2016, Blackout Barrel Group has picked over 125 barrels from every major distiller. We also have our own private label bottled under the Blackout brand.

Horse Racing

Founded in 2018, Blackout Racing Stable currently owns 7 horses: Bebedouro, Goldentown, Mombayla, Pace Yourself, Parking Lot Pours, Track Ranger & Velvet Devil. We have career earnings of over $1,100,000 on our 19 wins.

Philanthropy

Founded in 2019, Barrels For A Cause is our annual 501c3 charity event. Since our inception Blackout has donated over $800,000 to local charities in the Kentucky region.

Blackout Group is a social club that was founded in 2016. Blackout works with local and national retailers and distillers to select private barrels of bourbon and other brown spirits to be shared by its membership. Along with barrel picks we also bottle our own private label for our members. To date, Blackout has selected over 125 private barrels from brands such as: E.H. Taylor, Willett, Four Roses, Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, W.L. Weller, John J. Bowman, Russell’s Reserve, Knob Creek, Mayor Pingree, Boone County, Elijah Craig, Old Forester, New Riff, Wilderness Trail, Maker’s Mark and L’Encantada. Blackout has also re-purposed used barrels from our selections to create one-of-a-kind blends of wheated bourbon, bourye and Four Roses.

Blackout Racing Stable was founded in 2018. We currently have 7 horses in training based in Kentucky. Our horses have had great success on the race track amassing career earnings of over $1,100,000 and 19 career wins in 120 starts.

The initial and ongoing success of Blackout is entirely due to the character of its Membership. This has allowed us the ability to create a charitable wing of Blackout – Barrels for a Cause (BFAC).

BFAC is a Kentucky-based non-profit that is a 501(c)(3) organization. BFAC uses Blackout’s connections and resources within the spirits industry to raise money for various charitable organizations, primarily through an annual event held in June. 2024 Barrels for a Cause took place Friday June 21st all proceeds from our charity event will benefit multiple charities including Super Drew, Backside Learning Center, Misters for MS, Second Stride & More!

4th Annual Barrels for a Cause Golf Scramble
Monday July 15th @ Nevel Meade Golf Club
Click HERE for more info.

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