Woodinville Private Select 'The Barrel Tap' Single Barrel Bourbon Signed by Orlin Sorensen 118.92 Proof

Woodinville Private Select "The Barrel Tap" Single Barrel Bourbon Signed by Orlin Sorensen

Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 22% Rye, 6% Malted Barley | 59.78% ABV (118.92 Proof) | Barrel Proof Single Barrel | Signed by Orlin Sorensen | 750 mL

Process & Profile

This exclusive bourbon is part of Woodinville’s Private Select program, selected and signed by co-founder Orlin Sorensen for The Barrel Tap. Distilled at Woodinville Whiskey Co.—which sources its grains from the Omlin family farm in Quincy, Washington—this small-batch expression is bottled at its natural barrel strength of 118.92 proof. Typically aged around 5 years, it’s produced in unique barrels toasted and heavily charred, imparting robust barrel character and depth.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich oak, caramel, and vanilla overlaid with spice and subtle fruit

• Palate: Dense waves of toasted oak, brown sugar, baking spice, and dried fruit

• Finish: Long and warming with lingering warmth, oak spice, and sweet heat

What Makes It Special

• A single barrel selection personally endorsed and signed by Orlin Sorensen

• Bottled barrel strength at 118.92 proof—unfiltered and unapologetically bold

• Crafted from a classic mash bill (72% corn, 22% rye, 6% malted barley) grown local and distilled by Woodinville

• Represents the Private Select program, offering rare, uniquely expressive bottlings (Barrel #12800)

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its intensity and evolving flavors. For a more temperate experience, add a few drops of water to open the nose and highlight sweeter nuances. It stands up beautifully as a contemplative sipping whiskey.

FAQ

1. What is the mash bill of Woodinville Private Select "The Barrel Tap" bourbon?
   The mash bill is 72% corn, 22% rye, and 6% malted barley.

2. What is the proof and ABV of this single barrel bourbon?
   It is bottled at barrel strength, at 118.92 proof (59.78% ABV).

3. How long is this woodinville single barrel whiskey aged?
   It's estimated to have aged for about 5 years, based on typical profile of the brand’s private selects.

4. Who signed and selected this private barrel?
   Co-founder Orlin Sorensen personally selected and signed the barrel for The Barrel Tap.

5. What makes this Woodinville Private Select bourbon unique?
   It’s a rare, high-proof single barrel chosen directly by a founder, showcasing the full intensity and character of Woodinville’s craftsmanship.