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About This Whiskey
Very Olde St. Nick Summer Rye is a barrel-strength rye whiskey bottled by Preservation Distillery in Bardstown. This lot, released in 2020, was bottled at 117.8 proof.
The name is a play on the word "samurai".
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Caramelised strawberry, dark caramel, vanilla, orange and cherry.
- Palate: Dry and medium-thick, with toasted caramel, baking spice, stewed red fruit and a bready note.
- Finish: Medium-long, with biscuit, caramel and a late lift of rye spice.
Serving & Food
Pour into a stemless wine glass or tumbler and add cool water a little at a time. Good with grilled pork belly, strawberry tart or roasted nuts.
Good to Know
Where does the name come from? A play on the word samurai.
Should I add water? A little brings out the sweetness.
Product Details
| Producer | Preservation Distillery, Bardstown |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Kentucky |
| ABV | 58.9% (117.8 proof) |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Distillery
Preservation Distillery usually releases a lot from one to three barrels, but when one barrel is good enough by itself, it is bottled as a single barrel.