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
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, baking spice
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Palate: Toffee, dark honey, cinnamon, roasted nuts, char-kissed oak
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Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, sweet heat, and peppery spice
What Makes It Special
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The Barrel Tap #4: your exclusive Private Select barrel pick
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Single barrel character—one barrel’s flavor profile from start to finish
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Aged 8 years 9 months for deeper oak, richer sweetness, and layered spice
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Bottled at 110 proof for bold flavor and a full, structured mouthfeel
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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.
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Neat: Best way to experience the full single barrel profile and proof-driven depth
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A few drops of water: Opens up sweeter notes and softens the edges without losing intensity
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One large cube: Gradual dilution brings out more caramel/vanilla and rounds the spice
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Old Fashioned: Use minimal sweetener so the barrel character stays front and center
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Bourbon & branch: A clean splash of chilled water keeps it crisp and balanced
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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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. -
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). -
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. -
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. -
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.
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