Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel 'The Barrel Tap Vol. 4' Private Select Bourbon 750mL

Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 4” Private Select Bourbon 750mL

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 55% ABV (110 Proof) | 750 mL | Single Barrel Private Select | Aged 8 Years 9 Months

Process & Profile

Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select is your hand-selected barrel pick, chosen to showcase a bigger, more expressive side of Russell’s Reserve at 110 proof. As a true single barrel release, every bottle reflects the exact personality of this one barrel—no batching, no blending—just a focused profile built on age-driven oak, rich sweetness, and spice. At 8 years 9 months, it lands in a sweet spot where maturity shows clearly, but the whiskey still keeps energy and lift in the glass.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, baking spice

• Palate: Toffee, dark honey, cinnamon, roasted nuts, char-kissed oak

• Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, sweet heat, and peppery spice

What Makes It Special

• The Barrel Tap #4: your exclusive Private Select barrel pick

• Single barrel character—one barrel’s flavor profile from start to finish

• Aged 8 years 9 months for deeper oak, richer sweetness, and layered spice

• Bottled at 110 proof for bold flavor and a full, structured mouthfeel

• Ideal for bourbon fans who want a private select that drinks big, not soft

How to Enjoy

This is a bourbon that rewards slow sipping and small adjustments.

• Neat: Best way to experience the full single barrel profile and proof-driven depth

• A few drops of water: Opens up sweeter notes and softens the edges without losing intensity

• One large cube: Gradual dilution brings out more caramel/vanilla and rounds the spice

• Old Fashioned: Use minimal sweetener so the barrel character stays front and center

• Bourbon & branch: A clean splash of chilled water keeps it crisp and balanced

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon?
   Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon 750mL is a single barrel private selection chosen by The Barrel Tap, bottled at 110 proof and aged 8 years 9 months.

2. What proof is Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon?
   Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon 750mL is bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV).

3. How old is Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon?
   Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon is aged 8 years and 9 months.

4. What does Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon taste like?
   Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon typically delivers rich caramel and vanilla, toasted oak, warm baking spice, and a long finish with sweet heat and peppery lift.

5. Where can I buy Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon?
   You can purchase Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap #4” Private Select Bourbon directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits delivered to your door.