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Everything you need to know about Preservation Distillery Distillery
Most popular bottles from the distillery
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Very Olde St Nick 7 Year Old Estate Reserve Winter Rye Lot 13£299.96 Inc VAT -
Very Olde St Nick Lot.6 2023 Kentucky Winter Maple Whiskey£199.96 Inc VAT -
Very Olde St Nick Ancient Cask 13 Holy Order£329.99 Inc VAT
A brief History
Preservation, Kentucky Region, USA. Founded in 2015.
Preservation Distillery sits in Bardstown, Kentucky—a town that already has more bourbon history than most places could reasonably handle. So rather than trying to outdo the old names, Preservation took a slightly different route.
The distillery focuses heavily on sourced and carefully selected whiskey, alongside its own production. That’s important because it shapes the entire identity of the brand. Instead of relying purely on large-scale distillation, the emphasis is often on finding older barrels, unusual stocks, and limited releases with a story behind them.
One of the best-known names linked to the company is Very Olde St. Nick, a bourbon and rye range that developed a cult following for older age statements and collectible releases.
The distillery itself is relatively small and family-operated, which gives it a more personal feel than some of the larger Kentucky sites. It’s less polished tourist attraction, more working bourbon project.
I tend to think of Preservation as a brand for people who enjoy the hunting side of whiskey—the limited batches, the unusual releases, the bottles that don’t always stay around for long.
Taste Profile
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Spicy | Oaky / Woody |
Preservation whiskies are generally known for their rich, mature, and full-bodied profile. You’ll usually get deep caramel sweetness and vanilla early on, followed by strong oak structure and warming spice.
Older releases often develop darker flavours like cocoa and dry wood, especially in higher proof bottlings.
If I had to sum it up: rich, barrel-driven, and built for bourbon fans who like depth.
Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients
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Caramel / Toffee |
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Vanilla |
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Oak / Wood Spice |
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Dark Chocolate / Cocoa |
Popular Preservation Bottles
Here are the releases most closely associated with the distillery:
- Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Bourbon
A premium bourbon range known for older stocks and limited releases. - Very Olde St. Nick Rye Whiskey
Spicier and drier, with stronger rye character. - Preservation Pot Distilled Bourbon
Distillery-produced bourbon with a softer, more traditional style. - Rare Perfection Series
Limited releases sourced from older whiskey stocks.
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The Distillery
The Distiller: Preservation Distillery
Address: 426 Sutherland Rd, Bardstown, Kentucky, 40004, USA
 Open in maps |
 www.preservationdistillery.com |
 +1 502-348-8404 |
Visitor Centre
Yes—Preservation Distillery offers tours and tastings.
- Visitor Centre: Yes
- Tours Available: Yes
- Opening Times:
Typically Tuesday–Saturday, around 10:00am – 4:00pm
Compared to some larger Kentucky distilleries, the experience feels smaller and more personal.
Ownership & History
Current Ownership:
- Family-owned independent distillery
Key Notes:
- Based in Bardstown, Kentucky
- Focuses on both sourced whiskey and in-house production
- Known for collectible bourbon and rye releases
Distillery Facts
Overview & History
Preservation Distillery is a Kentucky whiskey company located in Bardstown, Kentucky, focused on premium bourbon production and historic whiskey branding.
The company became especially known through its connection with the Very Olde St. Nick whiskey range, a brand that developed a cult following among bourbon enthusiasts and collectors.
Preservation combines sourced mature whiskey, estate production, and premium small-batch releases while emphasising traditional Kentucky whiskey heritage.
Production
- Spirit Type: Bourbon and American whiskey
- Location: Bardstown, Kentucky
- Production Style: Small-batch and sourced whiskey blending
- Barrels: New charred American oak
The company uses a combination of:
- Estate-distilled spirit
- Sourced mature whiskey
- Long-aged bourbon stocks
This hybrid model is common among premium modern bourbon producers.
Whisky Style
Preservation and Very Olde St. Nick releases typically show:
- Rich caramel and vanilla
- Dark fruit and spice
- Heavy oak influence
- Full-bodied texture
- Long warming finish
Older releases often emphasise concentrated maturity and cask intensity.
Key Expressions
- Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask
- Very Olde St. Nick Summer Rye
- Preservation Bourbon
- Limited single barrel and ultra-aged releases
Many bottlings are released in relatively small quantities.
Significance
Preservation reflects the rise of the ultra-premium and collectible bourbon market, where sourced and independently bottled whiskey can achieve strong enthusiast demand.
Its association with Very Olde St. Nick also contributed to the modern fascination with rare and hard-to-find American whiskey releases.
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