Where Craft Meets Innovation
Helping founders and innovators grow their spirits brands, from the first pour to full-scale production and distribution.
What’s in the Bottle? A Team Built for Breakthroughs
Barrel RM is led by founders who bridge lab-grade rigor with real-world production. From thermodynamics and failure analysis to tech scaling and strategic partnerships, our team is engineered to solve the industry’s biggest bottleneck—delivering authentic aged character faster, cleaner, and more consistently.
Sean Kelly Ph.D.
Founder
Allan Evans Ph.D.
Founder
Sean leads Barrel RM’s R&D and operations efforts, and steers technical innovation.
With deep expertise in thermodynamics, prototyping and failure analysis, Dr. Kelly brings experience from aerospace engineering, automotive testing, and advanced manufacturing.
Allan leads Barrel RM’s tech and commercial vision, drawing on expertise in engineering, business development, and strategy.
As CEO of Unusual Machines and previously COO at Red Cat, Dr. Evans has also served on board of Ballast Technologies and co-founded Avegant.
Mark Palaima
Founder
Sandy Climan
Founder
At Barrel RM, Mark leads sustainability efforts and provides strategic guidance for growth and efficiency.
With decades of of leadership in tech including eBay, Sybase, and Inkiru, Mr. Palaima brings expertise in tech scaling, system integrations, and predictive intelligence.
At Barrel RM, Sandy provides executive leadership, develops key partnerships, and guides the company’s growth in the spirits industry.
As CEO of Entertainment Media Ventures, Mr. Climan brings decades of experience in media, business development, and strategic advisory.
Raise the Bar With Us
Whether you’re launching a new label or optimizing an established program, Barrel RM helps you move from concept to glass—faster and with exceptional consistency.
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