{"product_id":"very-olde-st-nick-ancient-cask-straight-outta-bardstown-11-year-128-2-proof","title":"Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Straight Outta Bardstown 11 Year 128.2 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Straight Outta Bardstown 11 Year is a cask-strength Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 128.2 proof from one of the most sought-after cult labels in the category.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Olde St. Nick is bottled by Preservation Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, a label with a near-mythic following among collectors for its sourced, age-stated Kentucky bourbon released in tiny quantities. The Straight Outta Bardstown series sits within that tradition: small-production bourbon drawn from Kentucky stock and bottled in micro-batches, often from just a handful of barrels a time, which gives each release its own individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 11-year expression is bottled uncut at 128.2 proof (64.1% ABV), putting it firmly in serious-sipper territory. The combination of mature age, barrel strength, and the scarcity that defines every Very Olde St. Nick release makes it a natural target for collectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release reflects the character expected of a mature, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003eBrown sugar, dark fruit, and baking spice with notes of leather and tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003eLong and warming, with barrel char, caramelized sugar, and lingering oak spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.1% (128.2 Proof, Cask Strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottler\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreservation Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Outta Bardstown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Straight Outta Bardstown series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a Very Olde St. Nick line of small-production Kentucky bourbon bottled by Preservation Distillery in micro-batches, often from only a few barrels, using sourced Kentucky stock. The limited format gives each release an individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is this bourbon and what proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's aged 11 years and bottled uncut at cask strength: 128.2 proof, which equals 64.1% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Very Olde St. Nick so collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe label has a long-standing cult following for age-stated, sourced Kentucky bourbon released in very small quantities. Mature age plus barrel strength plus scarcity drives strong collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed neat in a tasting glass. Given the high proof, let it rest a few minutes, and add a few drops of water if you'd like to soften the heat and open up the vanilla and fruit. It's a sipping bourbon rather than a cocktail pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Very Olde St. Nick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53360848994598,"sku":"VERY-OLDE-ST-NICK-ANCIEN-PX3I5E","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7951\/6015\/files\/VeryOldeSt.NickAncientCaskStraightOuttaBardstown11Year128.2Proof.webp?v=1781826731","url":"https:\/\/pbexpressliquor.com\/products\/very-olde-st-nick-ancient-cask-straight-outta-bardstown-11-year-128-2-proof","provider":"PB Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}