Seelbach's Private Reserve Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted French Oak and Maple Syrup Barrels Batch 8
Seelbach's Private Reserve Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted French Oak and Maple Syrup Barrels Batch 8 is a barrel-strength, 750mL Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 113.4 proof (56.7% ABV) — Bardstown, Kentucky bourbon (78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley) finished for six months in toasted French oak and ex-bourbon maple syrup barrels, then bottled in Jacksonville, Florida. Just 684 bottles were released. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Batch 8 revisits the whiskey that started it all: the toasted French oak and maple syrup barrel combination behind Seelbach's very first Private Reserve release in 2021. Seelbach's — a bespoke independent bottler founded in 2018 to "unlock craft spirits" — gives this blend a six-month "Florida summer" rest across the two finishing barrels, letting the toasted oak build structure while the maple syrup casks lay a buttery sweetness over the top.
Tasting profile: rich waves of crème brûlée, brown sugar, and toasted marshmallow with warm cinnamon, maple glaze, and baked apple on the nose; a palate of maple sweetness and creamy vanilla frosting evolving into oak tannins, spiced caramel, and a touch of aged leather; a long finish of baking spice, charred wood, and lingering buttery maple. Browse the Seelbach's brand collection, more bourbon whiskey, and the full spirits collection.
Serving note: neat or with a few drops of water — at barrel strength, a splash opens the maple and toasted oak without thinning the finish.
What barrels finish Seelbach's Batch 8? Toasted French oak and ex-bourbon maple syrup barrels — a six-month double finish over the Bardstown bourbon.
What is the mash bill? 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, sourced from Bardstown, Kentucky and bottled in Jacksonville, Florida.
How many bottles of Batch 8 were released? 684 bottles.
What is the ABV? 56.7% ABV (113.4 proof), barrel strength, 750mL.