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About This Whiskey
Lot 10 of Very Olde St. Nick's Ancient Cask 8 Year Rye, bottled at 82.8 proof.
The Ancient Cask 8 Year Rye carries black wax, was distilled in Canada at Alberta Distillers, and came out at 82.8 proof (41.4% ABV) in 2016 and 2019.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Caramel, rye spice, toasted oak and a light herbal note.
- Palate: Rounded and easy, with vanilla, pepper, baking spice and moderate oak.
- Finish: Medium-long, with gentle rye lift and dry wood spice.
Serving & Food
Try it lightly chilled over a single cube in a tumbler, or neat at room temperature. Good with barbecued pork ribs, roast sweet potato or ginger cake.
Good to Know
Is it good in cocktails? Yes. It makes a fine Sazerac.
Is it good neat? Yes. The spice is clear but not sharp.
Product Details
| Producer | Very Olde St. Nick |
| Country | Canada (bottled in Kentucky, USA) |
| Age | 8 years |
| ABV | 41.4% (82.8 proof) |
| Size | 750mL |
| Edition | Lot 10 |
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About the Distillery
The company behind the label is InterBev, a subsidiary of the Californian firm Allied Lomar, which is led by Very Olde St. Nick founder Marci Palatella. She has sourced, bought and bottled whiskey barrels for decades.