Size: 750ML

Proof: 120.62

Product Description:

Bull Run American Whiskey Private Barrel 16 Year, Barrel Strength

A powerhouse single barrel selected exclusively by , this American whiskey from Bull Run Distilling was laid down for a full 16 years in American oak and bottled at an unapologetic 120.62 proof. It is pure, uncut barrel strength whiskey rich with maturity, layered with oak-driven depth, and chosen for its singular character.

Tone: Barrel Selection Sage

Every so often, a barrel emerges from the warehouse that demands its own spotlight. This 16-year Bull Run is one of those barrels patiently aged, bottled without compromise, and hand-picked to showcase the balance of oak, spice, and time.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: A heady rush of toffee, worn leather, dark cherry, and charred oak, with a backdrop of caramelized sugar.
• Palate: Bold and layered molasses, vanilla cream, baking spice, and roasted pecans unfold with velvety richness, all elevated by the heat of barrel proof.
• Finish: Long, warming, and assertive, with cinnamon bark, cocoa, and oak tannins leaving a powerful but refined impression.

Serving Suggestions

• Neat Experience it as intended, with no distractions.
• With a Drop of Water Softens the edge and reveals layers of fruit and sweet spice.
• Signature Cocktail Lineup Barrel Proof Manhattan
  
• 2 oz Bull Run 16 Year Private Barrel
• 1 oz Carpano Antica vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
  A cocktail as bold and uncompromising as the barrel itself.

Why It Matters

At 16 years old and bottled at barrel strength, this private barrel is an exceptionally rare American whiskey. Selected for flavor, not hype, it is a bottle that speaks of time, patience, and the uncompromising standards of a true store pick. A collectors gem and a whiskey lovers prize pour.