Seelbach's Private Reserve Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted French Oak and Maple Syrup Barrels Batch 8

Seelbach’s Private Reserve Batch 008
Toasted French Oak & Maple Syrup Barrel Finished Bourbon
113.4 Proof | Limited to 684 Bottles

🥞 A Sweet Return to the Start 🥃
The bourbon that started it all is back—with more depth, more toast, and just the right touch of maple. Batch 008 revisits Seelbach’s very first Private Reserve release from 2021, bringing back the signature double finish of Toasted French Oak and ex-Bourbon Maple Syrup barrels for a 6-month “Florida Summer” rest.

🧬 Quick Specs

Batch: 008

Finish: 6 Months in Toasted French Oak & ex-Bourbon Maple Syrup Barrels

Source: Bardstown, Kentucky

Proof: 113.4 (Barrel Strength)

Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley

Bottle Count: 684 Bottles

Distilled in: Kentucky

Aged & Bottled in: Jacksonville, Florida

👃 Nose

Rich waves of crème brûlée, brown sugar, and toasted marshmallow

Hints of warm cinnamon, maple glaze, and baked apple

👅 Palate

Immediate burst of maple sweetness layered with creamy vanilla frosting

Evolving into oak tannins, spiced caramel, and a touch of aged leather

Decadent yet balanced—think French toast in a campfire cabin

🔥 Finish

Long and satisfying

Notes of baking spice, charred wood, and a lingering sweet toasty warmth

Each sip leaves a buttery maple kiss with structured oak complexity

📖 The Story
“You never forget your first love,” and for Seelbach’s, that’s the French Oak & Maple combo that launched the Private Reserve series in 2021. Now refined and reborn as Batch 008, this blend delivers the comfort of nostalgia with elevated character. It's what Seelbach’s does best—blends nobody asked for but everyone ends up loving.