Age: 10-Year

Proof: 136.68

Mash bill: 74/21/5 Corn/Rye/Malted barley

Tasting Notes: Super juicy on the nose, like a boozy apple juice box, with maple-dipped green apple and a dusting of tiramisu. As it opens, creamier notes of leather and caramel begin to grow.

About: Selected by Seelbach’s, this 10-year single barrel from the coveted 55xx “Nashtucky” series continues a run that bourbon enthusiasts have come to anticipate. Distilled in Kentucky and aged in Nashville, the Nashtucky concept reflects the deep whiskey heritage shared between the two states—Kentucky’s distillation tradition meeting Tennessee’s patient maturation.

Barrel #5522 was chosen from the very top of the warehouse, where the most extreme seasonal swings often coax out deeper concentration and bold character. Bottled at a commanding 136.68 proof, this barrel immediately stood out for its balance—capturing the vibrant orchard fruit and spiced brown sugar brightness that defined barrel 5516 while also echoing the richer, confectionary roundness that made barrel 5538 such a favorite.

The result is a cask-strength bourbon that feels both powerful and polished. Bright apple and warm baking spice open the profile before richer notes of brown sugar, caramelized oak, and dessert-like sweetness take hold. At ten years old and bottled without dilution, it delivers the kind of intensity and depth that high-floor warehouse barrels are known for—bold, layered, and unapologetically full-proof.

With fewer than 130 bottles available, this selection captures another standout moment from the 55xx series—one that bridges the best qualities of its predecessors while carving out a profile entirely its own.