Nashtucky 8yr Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey - #9009- 127.84 Proof - Fred Minnick - Club Marzipan
- May 10
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
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About This Spirit from the Maker
OZ Tyler - Kelvin Barrel Cooperage
Source: Bottle
Nashtucky Whiskey Co
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Non-Chill Filtered | Aged 8 Years
Hand Selected | Premium Barrels
Single Barrel | Cask Strength
Barrel #9009
127.84 Proof | 63.92% ABV
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How We Feel About the Spirit
His, Hers & the Good Life: Our Nashtucky 8‑Year Single Barrel Experience
Club Marzipan — Barrel #9009 — 127.84 Proof
Some bottles arrive quietly. Others arrive with a story, a moment, and a memory sealed beneath the cork.
This one came with all three — and it came at the end of a night we’ll be talking about for years.
We were deep into a private barrel selection with Nashville Barrel Company (NBC) — a night that had already taken us through two rye barrels. We bought the first bottle from the first rye we selected, and we passed on the second rye only because it was tucked too far back in the rickhouse to retrieve. By the time we reached the third barrel of the evening, we thought the night had already peaked.
We were wrong.
This final barrel — Barrel #9009 — was the moment everything clicked.
And we weren’t selecting it alone. We were joined by:
Fred Minnick — world‑renowned whiskey critic, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in bourbon
Michael Hinds, CEO & Co‑Founder of NBC — the visionary behind the brand
James Davenport, NBC Master Blender & Co‑Founder — the palate and precision behind NBC’s blends
The room felt electric. Glasses clinked, notes were debated, and each of us leaned in to listen to what the whiskey had to say. And then it happened — that unmistakable moment when Barrel #9009 revealed itself as the clear standout. Rich. Layered. Confident. The kind of bourbon that doesn’t whisper; it announces itself.
As if the experience wasn’t already unforgettable, NBC handed us the marker and gave us the honor of signing the barrel. A small gesture, but one that made the moment feel personal — like we were adding our initials to a chapter of its story.
When the final nod of agreement came from the table — including Fred’s signature “this is the one” approval — the team thieved the first pour.
And we bought that very first bottle.
The handwritten label on our bottle is more than ink; it’s a timestamp of a moment we’ll never forget. The second bottle, formally labeled and polished, stands as the official counterpart — but that first one, the one with the handwriting, is the heartbeat.
Where This Whiskey Comes From (and Why It Matters)
NBC’s label notes “O.Z. Tyler – Kelvin Barrel Cooperage,” which tells the full lineage of this bourbon:
O.Z. Tyler (now Green River Distilling Co.) is the Kentucky distillery where this bourbon was originally distilled eight years ago.
Kelvin Cooperage crafted the barrel — a legendary Louisville cooperage known for wood‑fired toasting and exceptional oak character.
This bottle is the result of a remarkable equation: Kentucky distillate + Kelvin oak + NBC’s palate + Fred Minnick’s selection = a bourbon with undeniable pedigree.
And speaking of Fred — Club Marzipan is his whiskey club, offering members access to his personal barrel picks, special access to bottles, deals, discounts, exclusive content, member‑only events, and more. This bottle proudly carries that Club Marzipan identity.
His Take
Being part of the pick changes everything. This bourbon hits with that classic Kentucky backbone, but the Kelvin barrel adds a warm, toasted depth that lingers. And owning the first bottle poured — plus signing the barrel — that’s a flex I’ll happily enjoy every time I pour a glass.
Her Take
I love a bottle with a story, and this one practically wrote itself. The people, the energy, the privilege of signing the barrel — it all lives inside this bourbon. The handwritten label makes it feel like a keepsake, something meant to be displayed in the Sipping Room as a reminder of a moment, not just a flavor.
The Good Life
Some bottles are collected. Some bottles are opened. This one will be both — savored slowly, shared intentionally, and remembered long after the last drop.
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How We Will Enjoy the Bottle
A bottle with this kind of story deserves to be enjoyed with intention — and together.
We’ll start with a neat pour, letting the proof settle and reveal the layers that made Barrel #9009 the unanimous pick.
We’ll add a drop or two of water, watching how the Kelvin oak opens up — warm, toasted, expressive.
We’ll share it with people who appreciate the story, because this bourbon isn’t background noise; it’s a conversation.
We’ll revisit it on meaningful evenings, not because it’s too precious to drink, but because it’s too meaningful to rush.
We’ll display the handwritten bottle proudly, a reminder that we weren’t just buying bourbon — we were part of its journey.
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