Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Selection 126.6 Proof

Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 63.3% ABV | 126.6 Proof | 750mL | 9 Years 8 Months | Cask Strength | Single Barrel Pick | Warehouse X | Floor 4 | Rick 47 | Barreled 9/26/2016 | Bottled 6/5/2026

Process & Profile

Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick is our exclusive single barrel selection, chosen for its bold proof, mature age, and classic Knob Creek depth. Barreled on September 26, 2016 and bottled on June 5, 2026, this barrel aged 9 years and 8 months before being released at a full cask strength 126.6 proof.

Our pick comes from Warehouse X, Floor 4, Rick 47, giving this bottle a true barrel-specific identity and the kind of detail single barrel fans look for. The whiskey delivers a rich, full-bodied profile with caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, roasted nuts, baking spice, dark fruit, brown sugar, and deep barrel char. It keeps the signature Knob Creek character intact while adding the intensity and individuality that make a private barrel selection special.

Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick is a strong choice for Knob Creek fans, single barrel collectors, high-proof bourbon drinkers, and anyone looking for one of our own Barrel Tap picks with standout age, proof, and sipping appeal.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, roasted peanuts, brown sugar, dark cherry, barrel char, and baking spice.

Palate: Bold and full-bodied with caramelized sugar, vanilla, oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, roasted nuts, dark fruit, leather, and cask strength warmth.

Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, spice, caramel, barrel char, vanilla, roasted nuts, and deep 126.6 proof bourbon character.

What Makes It Special

• Our exclusive single barrel Knob Creek pick for The Barrel Tap

• Aged 9 years and 8 months

• Bottled at 63.3% ABV / 126.6 proof

• Cask strength Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey

• Barrel location details: Warehouse X, Floor 4, Rick 47

• Barreled on September 26, 2016

• Bottled on June 5, 2026

• Barrel-specific profile with caramel, vanilla, oak, roasted nuts, spice, dark fruit, and char

• Strong choice for collectors, gifting, bourbon tastings, and special occasion pours

• A true Barrel Tap private pick with single barrel identity

How to Enjoy

• Sip neat to experience the full cask strength profile

• Let the bourbon rest briefly in the glass before tasting

• Add a few drops of water to open up caramel, oak, spice, and dark fruit

• Serve over a large ice cube for a slower, softer pour

• Use in a bold Old Fashioned for a premium barrel pick cocktail

• Pair with steak, barbecue, smoked meats, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, caramel desserts, cigars, or aged cheese

FAQ

1. What is Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick?
   Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick is our exclusive single barrel Knob Creek selection, aged 9 years and 8 months and bottled at 126.6 proof.

2. What are the barrel details for Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick?
   Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick came from Warehouse X, Floor 4, Rick 47, was barreled on September 26, 2016, and bottled on June 5, 2026.

3. What does Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick taste like?
   Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick offers notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, roasted nuts, brown sugar, dark fruit, barrel char, and baking spice.

4. What is the alcohol content of Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick?
   Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick is bottled at 63.3% ABV, or 126.6 proof.

5. Where can I buy Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick?
   You can buy Knob Creek "The Barrel Tap" 9 Year 8 Month Cask Strength Bourbon Single Barrel Pick directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop exclusive barrel picks and other premium spirits online.