{"product_id":"seelbach-s-private-reserve-the-beekeeper-honey-finished-straight-bourbon-batch-002","title":"Seelbach’s Private Reserve \"The Beekeeper\" Honey Finished Straight Bourbon Batch 002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled in Lawrenceburg, IN. Finished and bottled in Jacksonville, FL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 111.5 proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eStraight Bourbon; Finished\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor 8+ Months Wild Honey Infused Barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing Barrels: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlend of ex-20-year Light Whiskey, ex-16-Year Bourbon and ex-72 Month Air Dried Stave bourbon barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill: \u003c\/strong\u003e75\/21\/4 Corn\/Rye\/Malted Barley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eCherries jubilee and buttercream icing on the nose. There's a touch of pepper, dried chilies and oak. The nose is subtly sweet without a plain honey note outside of the dried fruit and vanilla sweetness. The palate is velvety with blackberry, honey simple syrup and buttered rye toast. It's initially sweet and builds up to a balance of spice. Toasted coconut and dark chocolate begin to develop on the back palate. The finish revives some of the elegant notes of buttercream frosting, rye bread, and toasted coconut. The spice punches through slightly more on the finish than on the palate. You're left with a complex but delicious pour from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeelbach's Private Reserve is a bespoke independent bottler. We're dedicated to \"unlocking craft spirits.\" We embrace patience, waiting for that certain whiskey to cross our path. This finish gained popularity in the past few years. We've tried many producers' versions. We wanted to put our own spin on it. So, we sourced our own wildflower honey from Georgia. These bees roam among blackberries, muscadines, apples, peaches, pears, and nectarines. This wide variety adds a deep and sweet richness to the bourbon. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you improve on a bottle that sold out and earned a 4.5\/5 from Breaking Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e That was the challenge with The Beekeeper Batch 002. Last year's release surprised everyone. It sold out fast and left over 700 people on the waitlist, eager for another chance. Bringing it back was easy. Bringing it back to the same standard was not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"fdf44d3f-48a7-490c-917e-4fcc945052cb\"\u003eThe Beekeeper Batch 002 begins with straight bourbon made from a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. It ages for over 8 months in barrels infused with wild honey. The goal is clear: develop a bourbon-forward honey finish. It should be rich, textured, and deep—never too sweet or flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"df38bc18-fa1a-4bc6-8b0c-957d18b805de\"\u003eThis year’s batch is older and more complex. It includes a blend of ex-20-year Light Whiskey, ex-16-year Bourbon, and ex-bourbon barrels. The ex-bourbon barrels were 72-month air-dried staves. Each cask brings its own flavor: mature oak, floral, deeper caramel sweetness. A well-rounded mouthfeel from the honey and seasoned oak. The result is a more complete Beekeeper—richer, more complex, and, in my opinion, even better than Batch 001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"1c8c8cf6-d98c-4c6f-affc-590aee354614\"\u003eYou can always wait for the reviews. Just know the 700+ people still on the Batch 001 waitlist tried that strategy last time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seelbach's Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55470510440616,"sku":"SB_Beekeeper_B2","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/2275\/files\/Seelbach_sPrivateReserveBeekeeperBatch002.jpg?v=1777393134","url":"https:\/\/seelbachs.com\/products\/seelbach-s-private-reserve-the-beekeeper-honey-finished-straight-bourbon-batch-002","provider":"Seelbach's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}