Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata Ancient Cask 118.2 Proof Bourbon 750ml

Highly collectible, small-batch bourbon sourced and bottled at cask strength by Preservation Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. This un-chill filtered expression is blended in minuscule runs of just one to three barrels, resulting in minor profile shifts between release years. For instance, while earlier batches married 15-year-old vintage casks, the 40th-anniversary 2026 edition features a complex triple-blend of 8-year wheated pot-still, 10-year high-rye, and ultra-aged 19-year Kentucky bourbons. Across various releases, it consistently earns praise from critics like Whisky Advocate and Breaking Bourbon for its exceptionally thick, oily texture and seamless integration of high proof (typically 118 to 118.2 proof) that masks any aggressive ethanol burn.

The bourbon's tasting profile is dense, deeply layered, and notably rich: