Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Private Select 'Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap'

Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Private Select 'Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap'

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 58.5% ABV (117 Proof) | 750 mL | Kentucky, USA | Single Barrel Select | Barrel No. 12 | 158 Bottles Total in Barrel

Process & Profile
Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select “Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap” is a joint single barrel pick created in collaboration with Chasing Bourbon and The Barrel Tap. Built around Blackwood’s toasted bourbon style, this release brings together the brand’s sweeter toasted-barrel character with the added individuality that comes from a true single barrel selection. With Barrel No. 12 yielding just 158 bottles, this is a focused, limited private pick designed for bourbon buyers who value exclusivity, flavor concentration, and the appeal of a hand-selected release.

What makes this bottle stand out is the combination of toasted finishing character and single barrel identity. Rather than offering a broad batch profile, this release reflects the specific traits of one barrel selected for its depth, richness, and overall performance in the glass. At 117 proof, it carries enough weight to deliver a fuller sipping experience while still keeping balance between caramelized sweetness, oak, spice, and the deeper toasted notes that define Blackwood’s style. The partnership element also adds another layer of appeal, tying The Barrel Tap’s retail presence to the Chasing Bourbon community’s focus on exceptional barrel picks.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, brown sugar, and warm baking spice
• Palate: rich toffee, roasted vanilla, sweet oak, baking spice, and layered caramelized sugar
• Mid-palate: full texture with deeper toasted wood, rounded sweetness, and a steady spice build
• Finish: long, warming, and balanced with lingering oak, caramel, and dessert-toned bourbon character

What Makes It Special

• Joint single barrel selection from Chasing Bourbon and The Barrel Tap
• Barrel No. 12 with a yield of only 158 bottles
• Bottled at 117 proof for a bold but balanced profile
• Built around Blackwood’s toasted bourbon style for added depth and sweetness
• Strong collector appeal thanks to the private-pick format and limited bottle count

How to Enjoy
Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select “Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap” is best enjoyed neat first so the full single barrel profile can show clearly. Let it sit in the glass for a few minutes before sipping to open more of the vanilla, toasted oak, and caramel notes. A few drops of water can help soften the finish and bring out more sweetness through the mid-palate. This is also a great bottle for side-by-side tasting with standard Blackwood toasted bourbon releases to highlight how a single barrel pick can deliver more individuality and depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap?
Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select “Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap” is a private single barrel bourbon pick selected in partnership between Chasing Bourbon and The Barrel Tap, featuring Blackwood’s toasted bourbon profile in a limited single barrel release.

2. What does Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap taste like?
Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select “Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap” shows notes of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, brown sugar, baking spice, and a long warming finish with rounded sweetness.

3. Why is Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap special?
Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select “Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap” is special because it is a true single barrel selection from Barrel No. 12, yielded only 158 bottles, and combines The Barrel Tap’s private-pick appeal with Chasing Bourbon’s bourbon community focus.

4. Who is Chasing Bourbon in Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap?
Chasing Bourbon is a bourbon community focused on sharing whiskey knowledge, highlighting private release selections, and offering barrel picks through licensed retail partners, which makes this collaboration a community-driven single barrel release.

5. Where can I buy Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap?
You can purchase Blackwood Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Select “Chasing Bourbon x The Barrel Tap” directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium and limited-edition spirits.