{"product_id":"rare-perfection-10-year-old-vintage-2016-single-barrel-bourbon-the-barrel-tap-select-129-6-proof","title":"Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select  129.6 Proof","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER ITEM | EXPECTED TO SHIP MID SEPTEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*PLEASE NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS INCLUDED IN YOUR ORDER WILL BE SHIPPED TOGETHER UPON THE ARRIVAL OF THIS BOTTLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select 129.6 Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 64.8% ABV | 129.6 Proof | 750mL | Kentucky, USA | 10 Years Old | Vintage 2016 | Single Barrel | Cask Strength | Unfiltered | The Barrel Tap Private Select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select is an exclusive private-barrel expression from Rare Perfection and Preservation Distillery. Distilled in \u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e and matured for a full \u003cstrong\u003e10 years in Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, this barrel was selected specifically for The Barrel Tap and bottled at its natural \u003cstrong\u003e129.6 proof (64.8% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e without dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broader Rare Perfection 10 Year Vintage 2016 release was created from mature Kentucky bourbon stocks originally considered for an earlier release but allowed to remain in barrel through additional Kentucky summers. Those extra years pushed the whiskey toward a darker, richer profile of caramelized sugar, mature oak, baking spice, leather, tobacco, and deep confectionary sweetness. Unlike the standard micro-batched Vintage 2016 release, this \u003cstrong\u003eThe Barrel Tap Select comes from a single barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it an individual profile that cannot be recreated once the barrel is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burnt brown butter, crème brûlée, brown sugar, charred oak, cinnamon, and dark confectionary sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, spiced raisin, brown sugar crumble, baking spice, mature oak, and concentrated barrel sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with rye-like spice, charred oak, light leather, caramel, and lingering cask-strength heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for a full \u003cstrong\u003e10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e in Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled in \u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the bottle a clearly defined vintage identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected exclusively for \u003cstrong\u003eThe Barrel Tap\u003c\/strong\u003e as a private single-barrel release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at natural \u003cstrong\u003e129.6 proof (64.8% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving more of the whiskey's natural oils, texture, and barrel character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the standard Vintage 2016 release, which appears in very small \u003cstrong\u003eone- to three-barrel micro-batches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this selection comes from \u003cstrong\u003eone individual barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rare Perfection 10 Year Vintage 2016 release is sourced from an \u003cstrong\u003eundisclosed Kentucky distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the exact mash bill not publicly disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select neat first and allow it several minutes to open in the glass. At 129.6 proof, a few drops of water can reveal additional caramel, brown sugar, dark fruit, baking spice, and mature oak while softening the cask-strength intensity. This is an especially strong choice for collectors and experienced bourbon drinkers looking for a mature, high-proof Kentucky single barrel with a clearly defined vintage and exclusive retail selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select 129.6 Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select is an exclusive 10-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon distilled in 2016, selected from a single barrel for The Barrel Tap, and bottled at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e129.6 proof, equivalent to 64.8% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Single Barrel Bourbon \"The Barrel Tap\" Select a true single barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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