Willett Family Estate 12 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select #2039 123.2 Proof

Willett Family Estate 12 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select #2039

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 123.2 Proof (61.6% ABV) | 750 mL | 116 Bottles

Process & Profile

Hand-selected by The Barrel Tap, this exclusive single barrel release from Willett Family Estate showcases the depth and elegance of a well-aged Kentucky bourbon. Barrel #2039 was matured for a full 12 years in new charred oak and bottled at a bold 123.2 proof—uncut, unfiltered, and unblended. The result is a rare, one-of-a-kind whiskey with robust flavor and exceptional balance, drawn from a total yield of just 116 bottles.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Warm vanilla, toasted sugar, spiced oak, and red apple

• Palate: Caramelized brown sugar, dark fruit, cinnamon, leather, and charred oak

• Finish: Long and bold with baking spice, black cherry, and lingering tobacco sweetness

What Makes It Special

• Exclusive barrel pick by The Barrel Tap—Barrel #2039

• Aged 12 full years for depth, richness, and maturity

• Bottled at 123.2 proof, barrel strength and non-chill filtered

• Extremely limited—only 116 bottles produced from this single barrel

• Showcases Willett's iconic wheated mashbill richness and Kentucky heritage

How to Enjoy

Sip neat or with a splash of water to open up layered notes of oak and dark fruit. This rare bottling also shines when enjoyed slowly with dessert, a cigar, or among bourbon collectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many bottles were produced?
Only 116 bottles came from Barrel #2039.

2. What is the proof and ABV?
It’s bottled at 123.2 proof (61.6% ABV).

3. How long was it aged?
This single barrel was aged for 12 years.

4. Is it chill filtered or cut?
No—it's uncut and unfiltered, as true barrel strength bourbon should be.

5. What makes this a Private Select?
The Barrel Tap hand-selected Barrel #2039 from Willett’s aging stock for its exceptional flavor profile and maturity.