RFID-POWERED BARREL TRACKING
Every barrel accounted for.
Every movement tracked.
Barrel Scout gives distilleries and spirits warehouses real-time visibility into every barrel — from the day it's filled to the day it ships. Powered by RFID, built for bourbon.
Spreadsheets weren't built for barrel warehouses.
Whether you're tracking 500 barrels or 100,000, managing inventory with spreadsheets, paper logs, or disconnected systems leads to the same problems: lost barrels, inaccurate counts, failed audits, and hours of manual reconciliation.
Barrel Scout replaces all of it with a single system purpose-built for the spirits industry. RFID tags on every barrel. Scanners in every hand. Real-time data in one place.
Software, hardware, and tags — working together.
Three components. One integrated system. Total barrel visibility.
Cloud & Mobile Software
A web application for centralized management and reporting, plus native iOS and Android apps for scanning on the warehouse floor. No servers to install — just log in and go.
Explore the software →RFID & Barcode Scanning
Handheld and forklift-mounted readers scan hundreds of barrels in seconds, at ranges up to 20 feet. No line of sight required. Works with existing barcodes, too.
See the hardware →Purpose-Built Barrel Tags
Durable RFID + barcode combo tags designed for the harsh environment of barrel warehouses. Battery-free, built to last the life of the barrel. Two form factors for any storage type.
Learn about tags →Built for how you actually work.
Screenshot of Barrel Scout web dashboard showing barrel inventory view with filters and detail sidebar
Inventory Management
See every barrel, everywhere.
Track barrel location, contents, age, condition, and ownership across every building and warehouse in real time. Search instantly, filter by any attribute, and export to Excel with one click.
- Real-time location tracking
- Barrel condition monitoring (Filled, Empty, Leaking, Damaged)
- Mash bill, proof, and lot details per barrel
- Complete audit trail via PaperTrail
Shipping & Receiving
Ship and receive without the paperwork.
Scan barrels into outbound shipments or inbound deliveries in seconds. Ownership transfers happen automatically. The system prevents scanning errors by validating barrel lots and ownership in real time.
- Scan entire pallets at once with RFID
- Automatic ownership transfer on delivery
- Shipment status tracking (pending, in process, shipped)
- Inter-warehouse transfers with linked shipment-delivery flow
Warehouse worker holding a handheld RFID scanner near stacked barrels on pallets
Screenshot of Barrel Scout report showing barrel counts by age and location with export button
Reports & Compliance
Audit-ready, always.
Generate TTB-ready reports, customer inventory summaries, and warehouse utilization views on demand. Every barrel movement is logged with full version history, so you're always prepared for an audit.
- Shipping & receiving summaries
- Customer inventory reports
- Owner summary breakdowns
- Complete barrel history with change tracking
Trusted by distilleries across America.
150,000+
Barrels under management
10+ years
RFID expertise across industries
3
Components, one system
Join the distilleries modernizing their operations.
“Barrel Scout transformed how we manage our warehouse. We went from manual counts taking days to real-time visibility across our entire operation.”
— Warehouse Operations Manager, Kentucky Distillery
Free Trial
Try Barrel Scout free for 30 days.
Our Quick Start package includes everything you need: a preconfigured software instance, a handheld RFID reader, 50 barrel tags, and scheduled onboarding support. No upfront software cost — just a refundable hardware deposit.
Hardware can be returned at no cost if you decide not to continue.