Seelbach's Private Reserve Bourbon Whiskey Finished in California Cabernet Barrels Batch 1

Seelbach’s Batch 001 – Aonair Cabernet Finished Bourbon
Wine Meets Whiskey. Power Meets Elegance.
Barrel Strength | 130.1 Proof | Only 240 Bottles Released

🍷 A Napa Touch on Kentucky Roots 🍷
For Batch 001, Seelbach’s partnered with Aonair Winery of California’s Howell Mountain to finish this robust bourbon in a Cabernet Sauvignon barrel for 4 months. The result? A powerhouse spirit where dark red fruit richness meets high-proof heat in a perfectly crafted sip.

🥃 Quick Specs

Finishing Barrel: Aonair Winery California Cabernet Sauvignon

Finishing Time: 4 Months

Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malted Barley

Source: Bardstown, Kentucky

Age & Batch: Batch 001

Proof: 130.1 (Barrel Strength)

Bottle Count: Only 240 Bottles

👃 Nose

Strawberry jam and molasses leap from the glass

Balanced with buttery toast, subtle red grape, and dusty oak

Layers of white pepper and baking spice hiding beneath the fruit

👅 Palate

Syrupy and viscous, coating every corner of the palate

Strawberry preserves meet molasses and sweet vanilla

Mid-palate warmth brings buttered toast, spicy oak, and a hint of white pepper

Howell Mountain Cabernet influence offers lush dried fruit and tannic depth

🔥 Finish

Long and powerful

Evolves from sweet berries to dry toasted oak

A lingering heat with a well-integrated wine finish that never overpowers

🗺️ The Story Behind the Barrel
When a boutique winery like Aonair makes barrels available, Seelbach’s doesn’t hesitate. The mission: create a bourbon with rich wine character that complements—not competes with—the bold Kentucky profile. This delicate balancing act was meticulously curated in just 240 bottles.