{"product_id":"very-olde-st-nick-ancient-cask-8-year-old-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"329\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eVery Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask 8 Year Old Rye 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare, small-batch Kentucky straight rye whiskey from \u003cstrong data-end=\"415\" data-start=\"388\"\u003ePreservation Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bardstown, Kentucky. Part of the prestigious \u003cstrong data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eAncient Cask Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 8-year expression showcases the brand’s signature craftsmanship—traditional distillation, slow barrel aging, and a meticulous hand-selection process that defines every Very Olde St. Nick release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eAged for eight years in new charred American oak barrels and bottled in limited quantities, \u003cstrong data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eAncient Cask 8 Year Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the perfect harmony of spice, oak, and sweetness. Non-chill filtered and bottled at natural proof, this whiskey offers an authentic, full-bodied Kentucky rye experience meant for true enthusiasts and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, caramelized sugar, and toasted oak with hints of dark fruit and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and balanced with flavors of rye grain, honey, brown sugar, nutmeg, and peppercorn layered over warm oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smooth with lingering notes of caramel, spice, and toasted wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1422\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eQ: Who produces Very Olde St. Nick 8 Year Old Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eA: It’s produced by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003ePreservation Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bardstown, Kentucky, known for its ultra-small-batch whiskeys and handcrafted approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eQ: What is the Ancient Cask Series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003eA: The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003eAncient Cask Series\u003c\/strong\u003e features limited, expertly aged releases that highlight traditional Kentucky whiskey-making techniques and rare barrel selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2034\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003eQ: How long is this rye whiskey aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1881\"\u003eA: It’s aged for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1912\" data-start=\"1901\"\u003e8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e in new charred American oak barrels under Kentucky’s fluctuating seasonal climate for rich, complex flavor development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2207\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2074\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003eQ: Is it bottled at cask strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2077\" data-start=\"2074\"\u003eA: Yes, it’s typically bottled at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003ebarrel proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, non-chill filtered, and uncut to preserve its natural intensity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2209\"\u003eQ: How should I enjoy Very Olde St. Nick 8 Year Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"2265\"\u003eA: Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up its spice, caramel, and oak notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olde St. Nick Whiskey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41687860117607,"sku":"852543006229","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Very_Olde_St._Nick_Ancient_Cask_8_Year_Old_Rye_750mL.webp?v=1761460146","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/very-olde-st-nick-ancient-cask-8-year-old-rye-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}