# BarrelBook: Whiskey Collection — Snap, track & share bottles

> AI-powered whiskey cataloging app that scans bottles and tracks collection value. (iPhone/iPad app by BarrelBook, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrelbook-whiskey-collection/id6751737898 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BarrelBook, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829289896)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 491 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrelbook-whiskey-collection/id6751737898/reviews.md

## What is BarrelBook?

Your whiskey shelf, in your pocket.

BarrelBook helps whiskey collectors turn physical bottles into a digital shelf they can scan, carry, and reference anywhere.

Snap a photo — not a barcode. BarrelBook captures the bottle-level details collectors actually care about, including store picks, barrel numbers, bottle numbers, lot details, proof, warehouse, floor, and more. It then helps organize your collection into a clean, editable catalog entry in seconds.

Built for whiskey collectors, with a bourbon-first edge.

What you can do with BarrelBook

Scan bottles in seconds

• Snap up to 3 photos of a bottle
• Capture brand, release, proof, size, and collector-specific details
• Build a clean, editable entry without typing everything by hand

Build your digital shelf

• Organize your collection in one place
• Track bottle status: unopened, opened, finished, archived
• Search, sort, and filter your bottles however you like

Capture the details that generic apps miss

• Store picks
• Barrel and bottle numbers
• Warehouse and floor
• Batch and lot information
• MSRP, mash bill, and pricing data when available

Keep your collection with you

• Reference your shelf at the store, in a group chat, or when planning a pour
• Add bottles manually with rich optional fields
• Sync across devices when signed in

Made for whiskey collectors
Whether you're building a personal bunker, organizing your home bar, or keeping track of bottles that are too detailed for notes apps and spreadsheets, BarrelBook makes it easier to manage your collection.

No barcodes. No typing. No spreadsheets

By subscribing, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy Policy:
https://www.barrelbook.app/privacy

## Key features

- AI-powered bottle scanning
- Automatic data extraction
- Real-time price and mash bill lookup
- Collection management and filtering
- Tasting notes and ratings
- Offline functionality
- Secure data sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Collection | $49.00 | per year |
| Pro Collection | $99.00 | per year |
| Reserve Annual | $119.00 | per year |
| Reserve Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Collector Annual | $69.00 | per year |
| Collector Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Starter Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Starter Annual | $49.00 | per year |
| Plus Collection | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Collection | $9.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #46 in Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrelbook-whiskey-collection/id6751737898/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excel not Needed

*2026-08-03*

Keeping track of my bottles is going to be a lot easier! This is the app I needed.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words, AtlantaUnited!  We are here in Atlanta also. Reach out via the support section of the app if you need anything!

### 1/5 — Warning Only allows 10 for free

*2026-07-29*

This app only lets you add 10 to your library before asking for money. Very disappointing. I understand for the AI use but could have free manual. Look at Untapped, free with no paywall.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the candid feedback, AB.  Yes, the free version gives you access to all the features available in the paid plans, but only for 10 bottles.  Plus supports collections of up to 100 for $4.99 per month or $49 per year (basically the price of a mid-tier bourbon).  We'll give more thought to your 'manual add' idea - our concern is that it would remove many of the features that make BarrelBook different (with more on the way).

### 4/5 — A game-changer for my project.

*2026-07-25*

Our art collectible features my illustrations of bottled spirits with info about the expression, just like many trading cards.  My son discovered this app recently.  I was able to upload about 600 bottle photos over a few days & now I have a great database for my portfolio.  Love this app.  Well done!

**Developer response:** Thank you, theBOURBONdon!  Excited to see those cards!

### 5/5 — The best whiskey inventory app I’ve used!

*2026-07-21*

Get this app and for the cost of one decent bottle your annual subscription. For real.

I have tried and used several apps to inventory my collection, wishlists, tastings, etc. and they have all fallen short in one way or the other for me until I discovered BarrelBook.

Snap a couple decent pictures of your bottle and the app does 95% of the work! It’s honestly that simple!

The UI is clean and logically laid out. There is a field for basically every data point you could think of. Plus personal lists, random bottle selection, and and AI sommelier that will curate a flight from your collection just off the top of my head.

Features are being developed and added regularly.

If something is missing you can reach out to the app developer with a suggestion or for help and he is friendly and quick to respond!

**Developer response:** Thank you for the great review!  It’s a pleasure to work with people like you - you make the app better for everyone!

### 5/5 — Easy

*2026-07-18*

One of the easiest apps to use. So far loving it.

**Developer response:** Thanks David!

### 5/5 — What a great App

*2026-07-07*

Love it.

**Developer response:** Thanks Woodu2!  Happy to hear it!

### 4/5 — Surpassed expectations

*2026-06-27*

Tracking my collection has always been a giant pain. I’ve tried apps, databases, spreadsheets, etc. So either painful manual entry or apps that can’t identify the majority of the bottles (so manual entry again, but now with a fee). 
I was kinda expecting the same with this. However, I was proven dead wrong. Was every piece of data 100% accurate? No. But every bottle was identified accurately. Every single one. Single barrels, store picks, random 1 offs from long dead distilleries all captured. 
And the support has been quick and easy to work with, answering questions and whatnot. IMHO, this app is well worth the money and I’m excited to see where they take it.

**Developer response:** Thanks mtartamella!  Let’s keep making it better!  Appreciate all the feedback!

### 5/5 — The best app to curate my Bourbon Collection

*2026-06-13*

I have tried several apps to keep track of my collection and BB is by far the best app out there.  My first draw was AI ability to take information from the label and place data in the correct places with fairly high accuracy. I also like that it will also look at secondary markets and provide a price.  I have to admit, it is nice to know the value of the secondary market appreciation as it makes each sip even savior.  While, I do think the subscription price is a little high, after I logged my entire collection of 100+ bottles into the app, I recognized the savings in my time that the app provided.  Additionally, they recently added a wish list capability, so I can easily ask permission from the wife to buy other bottles.  If you are looking for that one full feature app to catalog your entire alcohol collection, this is the one to have.

**Developer response:** Thanks Snoopyto!

### 5/5 — BarrelBook Is the Whiskey Collection Tool I Didn’t Know I Needed

*2026-06-08*

BarrelBook has quickly become one of the most useful tools in my whiskey journey. What I appreciate most is that it goes beyond simply tracking bottles — it helps me understand my collection, my palate, and the role each bottle plays on my shelf.

As someone who evaluates whiskey in a structured way, BarrelBook fits naturally into how I think about tasting, comparisons, shelf management, and long-term palate development. It gives me a better way to organize what I own, what I’ve tried, what I want to revisit, and what I’m learning over time.

The collection tracking is excellent, the platform feels thoughtfully built, and it is clear that BarrelBook is being developed by people who understand whiskey enthusiasts. Whether you are casually tracking bottles or trying to build a more intentional, refined collection, BarrelBook provides real value.

I’m also especially excited about the experimental MCP access. For users who want deeper integrations or more advanced ways to work with their BarrelBook data, this is a really promising direction. Access is currently experimental, and you have to email BarrelBook to request it, but that makes it even more exciting for people who want to explore what is possible.

Overall, BarrelBook is one of the best bourbon and whiskey collection tools I’ve used. It has become a valuable part of how I manage my shelf, evaluate bottles, and continue learning about my palate. Highly recommended.

**Developer response:** Jack, 

Thanks for the great review!  We're excited to collaborate on the MCP server/ChatGPT Integration together and look forward to more!

### 1/5 — 100$ a year

*2026-06-08*

App in general is great and that’s why I downloaded it.  But you can only store 10 bottles unless you pay 100$ for a year 🙄.  Not worth the money.

**Developer response:** Thanks for trying BarrelBook. We’re really glad to hear you think the app is great in general, but we also hear you that the 10-bottle free limit can feel abrupt.

One important clarification: you do not need the $99/year Pro plan just to grow past 10 bottles. BarrelBook Plus starts at $4.99/month, or $49/year, and supports up to 100 bottles. Pro is the unlimited tier.

Paid plans help support the features that make BarrelBook more than a simple bottle list, including AI bottle scanning, photos, MSRP and secondary value tracking, search and filters, tags, ratings, tasting notes, sync, and storage.

Your feedback is fair, though. We need to do a better job of showing the value earlier and clarifying the plan options. 

A lot of what we’re building now comes directly from collector feedback, including better lists for bottles you want, have tried, or are considering outside your owned catalog. We’re also testing power-user features that make it easier to ask questions about your own shelf and get more value from the collection you’ve already built.

If there are specific features that would make BarrelBook feel more valuable for your collection, we’d genuinely like to hear them.

Thanks again. Feedback like this helps us make BarrelBook clearer and better.

## Frequently asked questions about BarrelBook

### How does BarrelBook scan whiskey bottles?

BarrelBook uses AI to scan photos of your whiskey bottle labels. It extracts brand, release, proof, size, and specific details like batch and barrel numbers without needing to scan barcodes.

### What information does BarrelBook provide about each bottle?

It provides brand, release, proof, size, batch number, barrel number, and warehouse details. It also searches for MSRP, mash bill, and current secondary-market value in real-time.

### Can I manage my whiskey collection with BarrelBook?

Yes, you can add bottles manually with over 30 optional fields, track their status (unopened, opened, finished, archived), and filter/sort your collection by various criteria.

### Does BarrelBook offer pricing information for my collection?

BarrelBook provides automatic valuation for each bottle based on MSRP and secondary market prices. A total collection value feature is planned for a future update.

### Is BarrelBook available on multiple devices?

Yes, you can create an account for backup and multi-device sync. The app also works offline and syncs in the background.

### What are the subscription plans for BarrelBook?

BarrelBook offers several monthly subscription tiers, including Starter, Plus Collection, Collector, Pro Collection, and Reserve, with prices ranging from $4.99 to $12.99 per month.

### How often is BarrelBook updated?

The app was last updated on March 6, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to enhance features and reliability.

### Is BarrelBook suitable for users under 17?

BarrelBook has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it is intended for adult users due to the nature of its content and focus on alcoholic beverages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.4 — 2026-08-12

Updates to back-end server access and reliability fixes

### 1.7.3 — 2026-08-11

• Added clearer privacy controls for AI-assisted features.
• Improved reliability when loading privacy settings and switching conversations.
• General performance and stability improvements.

### 1.7.2 — 2026-08-06

• General reliability and performance improvements.
• Refinements to catalog search, collection management, and sharing.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-07-13

**What’s New in This Version**

- Export your full Catalog as a CSV from Settings.
- Archive and restore bottles without losing their details or history.
- Filter Pick a Pour by opened or unopened bottles.
- Improved Bottling Date entry when adding or scanning a bottle.
- Improved Catalog searches containing apostrophes.
- Find friends using either `username` or `@username`.
- Additional reliability improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-06-30

This release prepares BarrelBook for Ask B.B., a new collection-aware whiskey steward.

Ask B.B. is rolling out slowly to early-access users. If you’d like to try it, request access through Send Feedback in the app.

Ask B.B. can help reason over your bottles, shared shelves, pours, flights, and bottle comparisons while keeping collection access read-only.

Also included:
• Improved shared-shelf bottle detail navigation
• Conversation history and smoother long-answer scrolling
• Better answer formatting and tappable bottle references
• Response feedback controls
• Continued support for Tonight’s Pour
• Reliability, safety, and privacy improvements

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