Preservation Distillery
Rye Whiskey, Very Olde St. Nick, Faith & Conviction
Rye Whiskey, Very Olde St. Nick, Faith & Conviction
- Limited edition small batch straight rye whiskey produced by Preservation Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky
- Blend of Kentucky and Indiana ryes from undisclosed distilleries
- Mash bill undisclosed; Indiana rye distilled from a high-rye mash bill
- Aged a minimum 6–8 years in new American oak
- Blended in micro-batches of 1–3 barrels
- Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 54.6% ABV (ABV will vary batch to batch)
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United States
Region:
Kentucky
Spirit Type:
American Whiskey
Spirit Sub Type:
Rye
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-XPD-14-NV | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
VinePair
Score
93
Date
2026-10-07
"Very Olde St. Nick probably deserves a quick thumbnail history: originally created in 1986 by Marci Palatella as luxury releases of sourced, well-aged whiskey for the Japanese marketplace, by the 2010s the brand had gone dormant. In 2020, Palatella would revive the label with a series of limited edition, small batch special releases that have become cult favorites among the American whiskey intelligentsia. This eight year old Indiana rye (from undisclosed distilleries) is oddly not labeled "straight," and the lofty nomenclature doesn't exactly have a story to match. "What is an 'ancient cask'?" "Why is it 'Faith + Conviction?" Who cares? This is quite good and unique in profile. The nose is packed with berries and dark fruits while the palate leans more towards dried fruits - raisins, prunes, apricots - and just a hint of baking spices. There's a strong Nutella note in the mid-palate with this robust whiskey moving toward a leathery, woody finish."