Preservation Distillery

Preservation Distillery Old Man Winter Bourbon, New American Oak Cask, Batch Batch 01, 54.9%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 2
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

A high-proof four-grain bourbon associated with Preservation Distillery, comprising bourbon from Kentucky and Indiana and presented as a micro-batch release.

Overall Rating
86.6/100
Great86.6 / 100

Based on 5 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Rich bourbon character with fruit and sweet oak.
Palate
Rich and coating with balanced heat, jams, orchard-fruit butter and a subtle grape note.
Finish
Warming, fruity and oak-spiced.

Reviews

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Ssnowline compass4 Oct
88 / 100

Caramel meets baking spice.

Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet
copper.tram avatarcopper.tram28 Sept
87 / 100

Caramel and toffee give this bourbon a clear sweetness, while rye spice, white pepper and cinnamon bring a firmer edge. That contrast sounds appealing, though the oak and warm finish may make it feel quite bold.

Nose: Caramel, honey, vanilla, apricot, baking spices, oakPalate: Caramel, toffee, sweet fruits, rye spice, white pepper, cinnamon, oakFinish: Long and warm, oak, baking spice, clove, dark chocolate, mint
paperboat.sparrow avatarpaperboat.sparrow18 Sept
87 / 100

Citrus and mint finish nicely.

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fern.postcard avatarfern.postcard4 Sept
83 / 100

Oak appears across the nose, palate and finish, alongside plenty of sweet fruit, caramel and spice. That sounds like a rich mix, though the description leaves me unsure which side leads: the new oak or the sweeter bourbon character.

Nose: Caramel, Honey, Vanilla, Apricot, Ripe plum, Baking spices, Citrus, Oak wood, Dark chocolate trufflePalate: Sweet fruits, Caramel, Toffee, Buttered corn, Rye spice, White pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Oak, Dark chocolate, Roasted nutsFinish: Long and warm, Oak, Baking spice, Citrus, Warming spice, Clove, Dark chocolate, Mint
Ssunbeam.fox23 Aug
88 / 100

The appeal here is the meeting of sweet fruit and caramel with a firmer thread of rye spice, oak and dark chocolate. Apricot appears on both nose and palate, while the finish is described as long and warm, with clove and mint adding a different edge. That gives this Kentucky bourbon a layered character without losing its clear, familiar sweetness. The New American Oak Cask is stated, though the information does not specify a maturation sequence.

Nose: Caramel, Honey, Vanilla, Apricot, Baking spices, Oak wood, Dark chocolate trufflePalate: Honeydew, White grape, Apricot, Dried fig, Caramel, Toffee, Rye spice, Roasted nutsFinish: Long and warm, Oak, Baking spice, Citrus, Clove, Dark chocolate, Mint
Change-20.8%
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HighSGD 260
LowSGD 168
SGD 271SGD 233SGD 195SGD 157Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 8Aug 16Aug 30Sep 27Sep 8 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Aug 2 - SGD 214 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 2, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 214 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 16 - SGD 191 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 16, 2026Aug 16 - SGD 191 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 16, 2026Aug 23 - SGD 175 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 23, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 190 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 168 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 20 - SGD 213 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 20, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 206 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 27, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 206 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

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Region
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Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
N.A
ABV
54.9%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Preservation Distillery
Origin
United States
Cask type
New American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
Batch 01
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Wax-sealed cork closure
Presentation
Bottle with wax-sealed neck and illustrated paper label
Series highlights
Old Man Winter micro-batch bourbon release
Historical context
Brand has been around for several decades, sold in Japan in 1980s/1990s. Preservation Distillery continues a legacy on historic land of early bourbon makers.
Special release
Limited Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich bourbon character with fruit and sweet oak.
Palate
Rich and coating with balanced heat, jams, orchard-fruit butter and a subtle grape note.
Finish
Warming, fruity and oak-spiced.
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