Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel 'The Barrel Tap Vol. 3' Private Select Bourbon 750mL

Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Single Barrel Private Select | 750 mL | Aged 8 Years 9 Months | Barrel #25-1412 | Warehouse CN-A, Floor 4

Process & Profile

Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select is your hand-selected barrel pick, chosen to showcase a bold, mature take on the Russell’s Reserve single barrel style. As a true single barrel release, this bottling captures the exact personality of Barrel #25-1412—no blending, no batching, just one barrel’s unique balance of sweetness, oak, and spice.

This barrel was distilled on 01/26/2017, dumped on 11/14/2025, and bottled on 12/04/2025, giving it a fully documented timeline that adds collector appeal and reinforces its one-of-one identity. Resting in Warehouse CN-A on Floor 4, it lands in a sweet spot where the bourbon can build strong oak structure and concentrated flavor while still keeping the classic Russell’s Reserve richness and lift in the glass.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla bean, 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 Vol. 3 exclusive Russell’s Reserve Private Select

• True single barrel character from Barrel #25-1412

• Fully documented barrel timeline: distilled 01/26/2017, dumped 11/14/2025, bottled 12/04/2025

• Mature 8 year 9 month age statement for deeper oak, richer sweetness, and layered spice

• Warehouse CN-A, Floor 4 placement adds to the barrel’s unique flavor development and collectible identity

How to Enjoy

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

• Neat: Best for experiencing the full single barrel profile and age-driven depth

• A few drops of water: Opens up sweeter vanilla and caramel notes while softening the edges

• One large cube: Gradual dilution rounds the spice and pulls forward more honeyed richness

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon?
   Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon is a hand-selected single barrel bourbon chosen by The Barrel Tap, featuring one barrel’s unique profile from start to finish.

2. What barrel is Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon from?
   Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon comes from Barrel #25-1412.

3. When was Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon distilled, dumped, and bottled?
   Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon was distilled on 01/26/2017, dumped on 11/14/2025, and bottled on 12/04/2025.

4. Where was Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon stored?
   Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon was stored in Warehouse CN-A, Floor 4.

5. Where can I buy Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon?
   You can purchase Russell's Reserve 8 Year 9 Month Single Barrel “The Barrel Tap Vol. 3” Private Select Bourbon directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits delivered to your door.