{"product_id":"peerless-single-barrel-double-oak-rye-the-barrel-tap-private-select-2","title":"Peerless Single Barrel Double Oak Rye The Barrel Tap Private Select #2","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeerless Single Barrel Double Oak Rye The Barrel Tap Private Select #2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | 52.05% ABV | 104.1 Proof | 750mL | Single Barrel | Double Oak | Barrel Proof | The Barrel Tap Private Select #2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeerless Single Barrel Double Oak Rye \u003cstrong\u003eThe Barrel Tap Private Select #2\u003c\/strong\u003e is our second exclusive single-barrel selection of Peerless Double Oak Rye Whiskey, bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e104.1 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e and available exclusively through The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced and bottled by Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. in Louisville, Kentucky, the whiskey begins as Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye and undergoes maturation in \u003cstrong\u003etwo separate new oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Exposure to a second barrel creates another full extraction from the oak, intensifying the rye's natural grain, fruit, spice, and herbal character while building additional sweetness, toast, and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeerless produces its whiskey using a \u003cstrong\u003estrict sweet mash process\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning each fermentation with fresh grain and water rather than using backset from a previous distillation. The whiskey is bottled at barrel proof with \u003cstrong\u003eno water added\u003c\/strong\u003e and is never chill-filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a true single-barrel private selection, Private Select #2 represents one specific barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. We selected it for The Barrel Tap as a follow-up to our first Peerless Double Oak Rye pick, offering another individual expression of the distillery's distinctive double-oak rye style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet seasoned oak, orange zest, caramel, vanilla, and warm rye spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses, earthy cinnamon, toasted oak, dark caramel, florals, and smoked herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with candied smoke, oak spice, caramelized sweetness, and lingering rye character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Select #2 combines three elements that make this release particularly distinctive: \u003cstrong\u003esingle-barrel selection, double-oak maturation, and barrel-proof bottling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeerless specifically selects rye barrels whose grain, fruit, and herbaceous characteristics can stand up to additional oak influence. The whiskey is then exposed to a second oak cask, providing another opportunity for extraction and developing more concentrated oak, spice, sweetness, and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Barrel Tap private barrel, this release goes a step beyond the standard Double Oak Rye. We selected one individual barrel for its own character, meaning Private Select #2 cannot be recreated simply by purchasing another bottle from a different barrel or batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e104.1 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, this selection delivers full barrel character without reaching the extreme proof levels sometimes associated with cask-strength whiskey. The result is a concentrated rye with substantial oak and spice while remaining approachable enough to explore neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Peerless Double Oak Rye The Barrel Tap Private Select #2 neat in a Glencairn or other whiskey tasting glass to experience the barrel's full aroma, texture, and rye character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 104.1 proof, it can also benefit from a few drops of water, which may bring forward additional caramel, citrus, vanilla, and spice while opening the whiskey's heavier oak notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a cocktail, its double-oak intensity and barrel-proof structure make it especially well suited to a \u003cstrong\u003eRye Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Sazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the whiskey can remain prominent alongside bitters, vermouth, or citrus oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What is Peerless Single Barrel Double Oak Rye The Barrel Tap Private Select #2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an exclusive single-barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey selected by The Barrel Tap from Kentucky Peerless' Double Oak Rye program. This is our \u003cstrong\u003esecond Peerless Double Oak Rye private barrel selection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. What does Double Oak mean for this Peerless Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rye is exposed to two separate new oak casks, creating two full barrel extractions. The additional oak contact develops greater depth, toast, sweetness, spice, and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What proof is The Barrel Tap Private Select #2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis private barrel is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e104.1 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, equal to 52.05% alcohol by volume. Peerless bottles its whiskey at barrel proof without adding water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Is Peerless Private Select #2 a single barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is one individual barrel selected specifically for The Barrel Tap rather than a blend of multiple barrels, making the release limited to the bottles produced from that single selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Where can I buy Peerless Single Barrel Double Oak Rye The Barrel Tap Private Select #2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy Peerless Single Barrel Double Oak Rye The Barrel Tap Private Select #2 directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop our exclusive barrel picks and other premium rye whiskeys online.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peerless","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48957407002849,"sku":"813555020702","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/PeerlessSingleBarrelDoubleOakRyeTheBarrelTapPrivateSelect_2.webp?v=1787253005","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/peerless-single-barrel-double-oak-rye-the-barrel-tap-private-select-2","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}