A Kentucky Experience here in DFW
A little whiskey country in the heart of DFW | The Private Rickhouse is bringing together great bourbon, whiskey education, hands-on experiences, and genuine hospitality, with a little something special potentially brewing for The Bourbon Poor.
Distillery · October 31, 2026
What if you could step into a place that brings a different kind of bourbon experience to the Dallas area?
That’s exactly what we discovered at The Private Rickhouse in Deep Ellum.
Clark and Tucker welcomed us into their beautiful space, featuring a speakeasy-style lounge and a cigar area out back. The atmosphere, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality made the visit memorable from the start.
But there’s a lot more to The Private Rickhouse than a great setting.
They’re building something around whiskey education, blending, and helping enthusiasts understand what goes into the whiskey they’re enjoying. We talked about their educational offerings, hands-on blending experiences, and their vision for expanding opportunities for people to learn, explore, and experience whiskey beyond simply ordering a pour.
One of the highlights of our visit was getting to pull whiskey straight from the barrel using a whiskey thief. It was a first for my buddy JB, and one of those experiences that makes you appreciate the craft a little differently.
We also explored their single-barrel program and learned more about their Kentucky barrel sourcing and the opportunities it creates for unique whiskey experiences and selections.
With their grand opening coming November 21, The Private Rickhouse is definitely a name worth getting to know in the DFW bourbon community.
For us, it’s about more than what’s in the glass. It’s about good whiskey, great people, learning something new, and creating experiences worth sharing.
Good times. Empty wallets. The Bourbon Poor.
🥃 Coming Soon: The Bourbon Poor Single Barrel?